Write an Equation for the Linear Function and Use It $p = - 62 + 2 n ; 31$

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the linear function and use it to answer the given question.
-The Math Club plans to pay a visitor $62 to speak at a fundraiser. Tickets will be sold for $2 each. Find an equation that gives the profit/loss for the event as it varies with the number of tickets sold.
How many people must attend the event for the club to break even.

A) $p = - 62 + 2 n ; 31$ people
B) $\mathrm { p } = 62 + 2 \mathrm { n } ; 31$ people
C) $p = - 62 + 2 n ; 62$ people
D) $p = 62 - 2 n ; 62$ people