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==Solution==
 
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There are <math>6</math> people to split the <math>1500</math> dollars among, so each person must raise <math>\frac{1500}6=250</math> dollars.  <math>\Rightarrow\boxed{\mathrm{(A)}\ 250}</math>
 
There are <math>6</math> people to split the <math>1500</math> dollars among, so each person must raise <math>\frac{1500}6=250</math> dollars.  <math>\Rightarrow\boxed{\mathrm{(A)}\ 250}</math>
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Problem

You and five friends need to raise $1500$ dollars in donations for a charity, dividing the fundraising equally. How many dollars will each of you need to raise?

$\mathrm{(A) \ } 250\qquad \mathrm{(B) \ } 300 \qquad \mathrm{(C) \ } 1500 \qquad \mathrm{(D) \ } 7500 \qquad \mathrm{(E) \ } 9000$

Solution

There are $6$ people to split the $1500$ dollars among, so each person must raise $\frac{1500}6=250$ dollars. $\Rightarrow\boxed{\mathrm{(A)}\ 250}$

Video Solution

https://youtu.be/_O3a6-sSgvc

Education, the Study of Everything

See also

2004 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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