Question

The Recycling Club has $294 to purchase one set of recycling bins for each of the 14 members. Each of the 14 sets of bins will be identical to the others and cost the same amount. What is the greatest amount they can spend on one set of bins? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer: If they have a set amount of $294 for buying 14 sets of bins. Then, they will spend $21 on each set of bins. The greatest amount they can spend in one bin is $21.