The Smiths spend 10% of their budget on entertainment. Their total budget this year is $2,000 more than last year, and this year they plan to spend $2,450 on entertainment. What was their total budget last year?

Astudent draws two parabolas on graph paper. both parabolas cross the x-axis at (-4, 0) and (6,0). the y-intercept of thefirst parabola is (0, –12). the y-intercept of the second parabola is (0-24). what is the positive difference between the avalues for the two functions that describe the parabolas? write your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

Cody was 165cm tall on the first day of school this year, which was 10% taller than he was on the first day of school last year.

The table below lists recommended amounts of food to order for 10 party guests. how much of each food item should nathan and amanda order for a graduation party with 55 guests? use the table to answer. item amount fried chicken 16 pieces lasagna 7 pounds deli meats 1.8 pounds sliced cheese 1 and two fifths pounds bakery buns 1 dozen potato salad 2 pounds