Let s be the number of guests who want steak and c be the number who want chicken.

We know that s + c = 80 and s = 3c.

Substituting the second equation into the first equation, we get 3c + c = 80

Combining like terms, we get 4c = 80

Dividing both sides by 4, we get c = 20

Then multiply the number of guests who want chicken by the cost of each chicken entree: 20 guests * $18/guest = $<<20*18=360>>360

Then triple the number of guests who want chicken to find the number who want steak: 20 guests * 3 = <<20*3=60>>60 guests

Then multiply the number of guests who want steak by the cost of each steak entree: 60 guests * $25/guest = $<<60*25=1500>>1500

Then add the cost of the steak and chicken entrees to find the total cost: $1500 + $360 = $<<1500+360=1860>>1860

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Jenny is planning her catering budget for her wedding. She's going to have 80 guests. 3 times as many guests want steak as chicken. If each steak entree costs $25 and each chicken entree costs $18, how much is the total catering budget?
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Jenny is planning her catering budget for her wedding. She's going to have 80 guests. 3 times as many guests want steak as chicken. If each steak entree costs $25 and each chicken entree costs $18, how much is the total catering budget?
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