The student council needs to raise at least $950 to pay for their trip to Washington, DC. They have raised $589.55 so far. If they sell bagels to raise the rest of the money and charge $2 for each bagel sold, what is the minimum number of bagels they need to sell to raise enough money?

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Carleigh Kirk

5 February, 08:53

The student council needs to raise at least $950 to pay for their trip to Washington, DC. They have raised $589.55 so far. If they sell bagels to raise the rest of the money and charge $2 for each bagel sold, what is the minimum number of bagels they need to sell to raise enough money?

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Luciano Travis · Answer 1

Amount required for the trip = $950

Amount saved so far = $589.55

Remaining amount = 950 - 589.55 = $360.45

Cost of one bagel = $2

To raise the balance, number of bagels to be sold = 360.45/2 = 180.225 ≈ 181 bagels.

To raise the balance, at least 181 bagels should be sold.