There are 25 students in the school's Pep Club. 1. The Pep Club can buy new uniforms from 2 different suppliers:
Company A charges $500, plus $22 per uniform.
Company B charges $360, plus $28 per uniform.
a) Define a variable, then write an equation that can be used to determine the number of uniforms that will result in equal costs at both companies.

b) Solve the equation. Verify the solution.

c) Which company should the Pep Club choose? Justify your recommendation.

d) How much money must the Pep Club raise to purchase the uniforms?