Solve the problem and enter your solution for the variable below. Do not include units in your answer.

The 12 students in Ms McCulley's class want to take up a collection and buy her a $30 birthday present. How much money must each student contribute if they are all to contribute equally?

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Aubrey Hubbard

Mathematics

1 November, 04:37

Solve the problem and enter your solution for the variable below. Do not include units in your answer.

The 12 students in Ms McCulley's class want to take up a collection and buy her a $30 birthday present. How much money must each student contribute if they are all to contribute equally?

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Cheyenne Raymond · Answer 1

Let c represent the contribution of each student. If all 12 students contribute equally to the sum of $30, then you have

... 12c = 30

Dividing this equation by 12 will get c by itself.

... c = 30/12 = 2.50

Each student must contribute 2.50.

Solve the problem and enter your solution for the variable below. Do not include units in your answer.The 12 students in Ms McCulley's class want to take up a collection and buy her a $30 birthday present. How much money must each student contribute if they are all to contribute equally?

Solve the problem and enter your solution for the variable below. Do not include units in your answer.

The 12 students in Ms McCulley's class want to take up a collection and buy her a $30 birthday present. How much money must each student contribute if they are all to contribute equally?