Question

Marian is making accessories for the soccer team. She uses 888.44 inches of fabric on headbands for 36 players and 2 coaches. She also uses 339.48 inches of fabric on wristbands for just the players. How much fabric was used on a headband and wristband for each player?

Answer 1

23.38 inches of fabric was used for headband for each player.

9.43 inches of fabric was used for wristband for each player.

Explanation:

Given that:

Total fabric used on headbands = 888.44 inches

Total number of players = 36

Total number of coaches = 2

Total number of people for whom headbands were made = Number of players + Number of coaches = 36 + 2 = 38

Amount of fabric used for each one = Total fabric used for headbands divided by Total number of people

Amount of fabric used for each one =
`(888.44)/(38)=\bold{23.38\ inches}`

Similarly,

Total fabric used on wristbands = 339.48 inches

Total number of players = 36

Amount of fabric used for each one = Total fabric used for headbands divided by Total number of players

Amount of fabric used for each one =
`(339.48)/(36)=\bold{9.43\ inches}`