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 needs to raise more? How can estimation help you solve?

Answer 1

The softball team needs to raise more money per person.

Explanation:

To calculate what you need in each team you have to divide the money you need by the number of players in each team, because each one contributes an equal amount.

The softball team needs to raise $ 318.12 between the twelve girls on the team:

318.12 / 12 = 26.51

$ 26.51 each girl needs to contribute

The hockey team needs to raise $ 391.92 between the 24 boys on the team

391.92 / 24 = 16.33

$ 16.33 each boy needs to contribute

Therefore, the softball team needs to raise more money per person.