a caterer charges a $65 equipment fee to set up for a party and $9.50 per person for food served at the…

a caterer charges a $65 equipment fee to set up for a party and $9.50 per person for food served at the party. mr. m invited 155 people. what would be his bill?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Calculate food cost
The food cost per person is $9.50 and there are 155 people. So the food - cost is $9.50\times155$. $9.50\times155 = 9.5\times155=\frac{19}{2}\times155=\frac{19\times155}{2}=\frac{2945}{2}=1472.5$
Step2: Add equipment fee
The equipment fee is $65. Add this to the food cost. The total cost $C=1472.5 + 65$ $C = 1537.5$
Answer:
$1537.5$