As an office manager, you are asked to hire a caterer for a company lunch. You expect 54 employees to
attend, one-sixth of whom are senior staff. You are
looking at two catering companies. The first caterer
charges a total of $419.99 for the food, plus a $27.25
delivery fee. The second caterer charges a total of
$405.50 for food, plus a $49.99 delivery fee. All taxes
are already included in both options, and both
companies will provide enough plates, cups, and
utensils for 60 attendants.

What is the total cost for the catering company that
offers the better deal?

$432.75
$447.24
$455.49
$469.98
$482.74