Determine whether each statement is true or false. If false, give an example that shows this.
Fundraising. Michelle is planning a fundraising dinner for Happy Hollow Children’s Camp. The banquet facility charges a rental fee of $1500, but will waive the rental fee if more than $6000 is spent on meals. Michelle knows that 150 people will attend the dinner.
a. How much should each meal cost in order for the rental fee to be waived?
b. For what costs per meal will the total cost (including the rental fee) exceed $6000?
c. For some meal costs, it would be more economical to choose a more expensive meal because the rental fee would be waived. What are those meal costs?
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