To solve the problem of determining the total cost for 135 people using Menu C and including a welcome drink costing $2.99 per person, we need to break down the costs as follows:

1. Menu C Cost:

   • The cost per package for Menu C is $160, which caters for 40 guests.
   • To find out how many packages are required for 135 people, we divide 135 by 40, then round up since we can't have part of a package.

2. Welcome Drink Cost:

   • Each welcome drink costs $2.99 per person. So, for 135 people, the total welcome drink cost is $135 \times 2.99$.

Now let's compute these steps.The total cost for 135 people using Menu C, including the welcome drink priced at $2.99 per person, is $1,043.65.

Would you like a detailed breakdown or further clarification on the calculation?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

1. How would the total cost change if the number of guests increased to 150?
2. What would be the cost difference if Menu B was selected instead of Menu C?
3. How does changing the venue affect the total cost of the event?
4. What is the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated at Venue 3 with Menu C?
5. How much would the cost per person be for this event?

Tip: When planning events, always account for extra guests by rounding up the number of packages to avoid running out of food.