Question

Kristen is making accessories for the soccer team. She uses 763.98 inches of fabric on headbands for 32 players and 2 coaches. She also uses 272.32 inches of fabric on wristbands for just the players. How much fabric was used on a headband and wristband for each player?

Answer 1

22.47 in of fabric on headbands

8.51 in of fabric on wristbands

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

the total amount of person players plus coaches= 32+2= 34

for each person she uses = 763.98/32= 22.47 in of fabric on headbands

She also uses 272.32 inches of fabric on wristbands for just the players

For each player, she will use= 272.32/32= 8.51 in of fabric

Hence for each player, she used

22.47 in of fabric on headbands

8.51 in of fabric on wristbands.