Question

A garden club collected donations for a new city park. If the combined amount of donations collected by Kevin, Fran, and Brooke exceeded the amount Lamar collected by $250, what was the total amount of donations collected by all five members?

- A) $500
- B) $750
- C) $1,000
- D) $1,250

Answer 1

The total amount collected is $1,000

Therefore, correct anwser is C) $1,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's denote the amounts collected by Kevin, Fran, and Brooke as K, F, and B, respectively, and Lamar's collection as L. The total amount collected by all five members is K + F + B + L. According to the given information, K + F + B = L + $250. Therefore, the total amount collected by all five members is (L + $250) + L = 2L + $250. To find the answer, we need to choose the option that represents 2 times Lamar's collection plus $250. Among the given options, only $1,000 (C) satisfies this condition.

Understanding how to set up and solve equations based on given conditions is essential in solving real-world problems involving financial transactions and contributions, as demonstrated in this scenario.

Therefore, correct anwser is C) $1,000