Question

The girls swim team is hosting a fund raiser. They would like to raise at least $500. They are selling candles for $5 and flower arrangements for $6. The girls estimate that at most they will sell 200 items.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Only candles  -  100

$500 / 5 = 100 candles & 0 Flowers

2. Only Flowers  -  84

$500 / 6 = 83.3   84 candles & 0 candles

3. Half of each  -  50 candles & 47 flowers

$500 / 5 / 2 =           50 candles

$500 / 6 / 2 = 41.6    47 Flowers

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