Homework Help: word problem

Posted by Jessica on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 7:01am.

Members of the Computer Club were assessed equal amounts to raise $1200 to buy some software. When 8 new members joined, the per-member assessment was reduced by $7.50. What was the new size of the club?

word problem - Reiny, Friday, October 8, 2010 at 8:06am
number of original members ---x
share per member = 1200/x

number of members now --- x+8
share per member = 1200/(x+8)

solve 1200/(x+8) = 7.5
word problem - Anonymous, Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 6:08pm
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