Question

Six students need to raise $2050 for a trip. They have a starting balance of $58.

The equation below shows the amount of money (m) each student would need to
contribute if the remaining balance were divided equally among the students.
58+6m-2050
Which graph is closest to showing the actual dollar amount each
student should contribute?

Answer 1

Answer:
Money divided: $332
Correct graph: Graph 2

Explanation:

First we know that the total amount raised is $2050 and that the starting balance is $58

So we can make a expression saying 6m + 58 = 2050

2050-58 = 1992

so we know that 6m = $1992

to work out m, we divide 1992 by 6.

1992/6=m=$332

Graph 2 is the correct graph as Graph 1 shows $290, Graph 3 shows $340 and Graph 4 shows $370 and we want to be as close to the original amount which is $332.