Question

Two different sports teams are doing fundraising to be able to afford their uniforms. The softball team needs to raise $318.12 between the twelve girls on the team. The hockey team needs to raise $391.92 between the 24 boys on the team. If each player raises the same amount of money, does each softball player or hockey player need to raise more? How can estimation help you solve?

Answer 1

Answer: A softball player will need to raise more.

Explanation:

The softball team needs to raise $318.12 among the twelve girls on the team. Each softball player needs to raise:

$318.12 ÷ 12 = $26.51

The hockey team needs to raise $391.92 among the 24 boys on the team. Each hockey player will raise:

$391.92 ÷ 24 = $16.33

A softball player will raise $26.51 while a hockey player will raise $16.33. Therefore, a softball player will need to raise more.