Question

The school district is purchasing new sports equipment and wants to split its money between soccer balls and basketballs. Soccer balls each cost $2.25 , while basketballs each cost $3.50 . If the school has $690.00 to spend on sports equipment, how many dollars will they spend on soccer balls if they get equal numbers of both types of ball?

Answer 1

$ 270

Explanation:

2.25x + 3.50x = $690

5.75x = $690

X = 690/5.75

X = 120

$2.25 * 120 soccer balls = $120

$3.50 * 120 basketballs = $ 690

$270 + $420 = $690