Solving Linear Equations: Variable on One Side — Quiz
Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
Mustafa’s soccer team is planning a school dance as a fundraiser. The DJ charges 200 dollars and decorations cost 100 dollars The team decides to charge each student 5 point 00 dollars to attend the dance. If n represents the number of students attending the dance, which equation can be used to find the number of students needed to make 1 dollars comma 500 in profit?
Answer
A
5 n minus 300 is equal to 1 comma 500
B
5 n plus 300 is equal to 1 comma 500
C
5n minus 100 minus 200n is equal to 1 comma 500
D
5n minus 200 plus 100n is equal to 1 comma 500
Explanation
The team earns $5 for each student, so its revenue is 5n dollars. The $200 DJ fee and $100 decoration cost total $300, making profit 5n − 300; setting that equal to $1,500 gives choice A.
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