The members of the boosters organization at your high school bought new balls for the school. They spent $24.00 per basketball and $33.00 per football, spending a total of $882.00. They bought 6 more footballs than basketballs. How many of each type of ball did they buy?

Question

Mathematics

Walter Dickson

9 August, 17:23

The members of the boosters organization at your high school bought new balls for the school. They spent $24.00 per basketball and $33.00 per football, spending a total of $882.00. They bought 6 more footballs than basketballs. How many of each type of ball did they buy?

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Valentina Terry · Answer 1

6x$33=$198 (difference of 6 footballs)

$882-$198=$684

$24+$33=$57 (sum of 1 set)

$684:$57=12 (no. of sets)

12x1=12 (basketballs)

12+6=18 (footballs)

Ans:

12 basketballs

18 footballs