Question

Karina is making accessories for the soccer team. She uses 541.37 inches of fabric on headbands for 40 players and 3 coaches. She also uses 387.20 inches of fabric on wristbands for just the players. How much fabric was used on a headband and wristband for each player?

Answer 1

Answer: 22.27 inches.

Explanation:

Given : Karina uses 541.37 inches of fabric on headbands for 40 players and 3 coaches.

i.e. 541.37 inches of fabric on headbands used for 43 persons .

Fabric used per person for headband =
`(541.37)/(43)=12.59\text{ inches}`

She also uses 387.20 inches of fabric on wristbands for only players.

Fabric used per person for wrist band =
`(387.20)/(40)=9.68\text{ inches}`

Total fabric used for each player = 12.59+9.68 = 22.27 inches.

Hence, 22.27 inches. of fabric was used on a headband and wristband for each player.