word problems

Question

The price of a buffet lunch is $14.80 per adult and $12 per child.  For a group of m adults and n children how much does the lunch cost before tax and tip?

Answer 1

m * $14.80           lunch cost for the adults

n *  $12.00           lunch cost for the children

 

m * $14.80 + n * $12.00 = cost of lunch before tax and tip.

To determine the actual cost you need more information.