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.

Step-by-step 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 = $\dfrac{541.37}{43}=12.59\text{ inches}$

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

Fabric used per person for wrist band =  $\dfrac{387.20}{40}=9.68\text{ inches}$

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.