A family on a trip budgets $800 for meals and hotel accommodations. Suppose the price of a meal is $40. In addition, suppose the family could afford a total of 8 nights in a hotel if they don't buy any meals. How many meals could the family afford if they gave up two nights in the hotel?

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If the family can afford 8 nights in a hotel without buying any meals, then the cost of 8 hotel nights is $800, which means each night costs $100.

If the family gives up two nights in the hotel, then they have a total of $100 x 2 = $200 to spend on meals.

They can buy a maximum of $200 ÷ $40 = 5 meals with that budget. Therefore, the family could afford 5 meals if they gave up two nights in the hotel.

A Family on a Trip Budgets $800 for Meals and Hotel