The amount she will donate for scholarship for business and liberal arts is $125 and $875 respectively.
What amount did she donate for each type of scholarship?
Let
x = the amount that she donates for scholarships for business.
The amount that she donates for liberal arts = 7x
Total amount donated = $1000
The equation:
x + 7x = 1000
8x = 1000
Divide both sides by 8
x = 1000/8
x = 125
Therefore,
The amount that she donates for scholarships for business = x
= $125
The amount that she donates for liberal arts = 7x
= 7(25)
= $875
Complete question:
Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and determine the desired value. Each year, Andrea donates a total of $1,000 for scholarships at her local community college. This year, she wants the amount she donates for liberal arts to be seven times the amount she donates for scholarships for business. Determine the amount she will donate for each type of scholarship.