Question

The parent teacher association is raising money for a new swing set.they need $682.56 to purchase the swing set and receive a $200.00 donation. The remaining amount will be equally divided among 8 different students. How much will each student group need to raise in order to purchase the swing set?

Answer 1

Total amount to be raised by the 8 student groups = Total amount required - Donation = $682.56 - $200.00 = $482.56

Amount to be raised bu each group = Total amount to be raised by the 8 groups /8 = 482.56/8 = $60.32