Question

Carlene is selling T-shirts for a fundraiser. The T-shirts cost $20.50 each. To date, she has raised $900. Her goal is to raise more than $10,740. How many more T-shirts, x, does Carlene need to sell to reach her goal?

Select the number line that includes the fewest number of T-shirts Carlene can sell and still meet her goal.

Answer 1

*T-shirt=‘’X’’ for solving equations*

1. $20.50X + $900= $10,740
2. Subtract $900 to both side
3. $20.50X= $9,840
4. Divided $20.50 to both side
5. X=480

Answer: Carlene need 480 more T-shirts to sell to reach her goal.


Check answer:

1. X=480
2. $20.50(480) +$900=$10,740
3. $20.50(480)=$9,840
4. $9,840 + $900= $10,740
5. $10,740=$10,740( check, so it’s percent correct)