Question

The 17 students on the varsity basketball team want to raise 857.11 to buy new game jerseys,they have already raised 218.25,if each student raises the same amount,how much more money must each other raise?

Answer 1

Answer:Each of the 17 students will need to raise 37.58 each

Step-by-step explanation:

Total amount needed to be raised =857.11

Amount of money already raised =218.25,

Amount of money required to complete the amount  needed to be raised =857.11 -218.25=638.86

Since there are 17 students to raise the money, Each student will raise

638.86/17=37.58

Each of the 17 students will need to raise 37.58 each  to complete the money