Question

In the first ten months of the year, 427,113 books were checked out from the Brookton library. The librarian would like to set a new record and have 500,000 books checked out in one year. If 38,264 books are checked out in November, how many must be checked out in December to meet the librarian's goal?

Answer 1

34,623

Explanation:

The first 10 months meaning January through October there was a total of 427,113 books checked out. On the eleventh month (November) there was a total of 38,264 books checked out. The librarian wants to set a record of 500,000 books so what is the difference?

500,000-427,113-38,264= 34,623

Therefore, on the twelve month (December) there must be a total of 34,623 books checked out in order to reach the goal of 500,000 books checked out.

Answer 2

they must check out at least 34623 books

Explanation:

1st 10 months + november + december = yearly goal

plug in what we know

427113 + 38264 + december = 500000

combine like terms

465377+ december = 500000

subtract 465377 from each side

465377-465377+ december = 500000-465377

december = 34623