Question

Members of a soccer team raised $1511 to go to a tournament. They rented a bus for $933.50 and budgeted $38.50 per player for meals. Determine the number of players the team can bring to the tournament.

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Answer 1

Answer = 15 players

Total $ = ($per player)(x players) + set cost
$1511 = 38.50 X + 933.50

$1511 = 38.50x + 933.50

Solve for x
Subtract 933.50 from both sides to combine like terms
$577.50 = 38.50 x
Now divide both sides by 38.50 to isolate x
15 = x