Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Let there are x friends.
The tickets cost $24.50 and the refreshments for each friend were $2.50 and $4.85 each.
Total cost = $83.30
We need to solve for x. The equation for the scenario is given by :
$2.50x + $4.85x + $24.50 = $83.30
Taking like terms together
$2.50x + $4.85x = $83.30-$24.50
7.35 x = 58.8
x = 8
So, there are 8 friends.