Let \( x \) be the total amount that the 15-player team paid for T-shirts. Therefore, the 12-player team paid \( 1.2x \) for T-shirts.
We can calculate the total costs for hats for both teams:
- The 12-player team paid \( 12 \times 4.65 = 55.8 \) for hats.
- The 15-player team paid \( 15 \times 3.50 = 52.5 \) for hats.
Next, we can express the total amount spent by each team on T-shirts and hats:
For the 12-player team:
\[
\text{Total for 12-player team} = 1.2x + 55.8
\]
For the 15-player team:
\[
\text{Total for 15-player team} = x + 52.5
\]
According to the problem, both teams spent the same total amount:
\[
1.2x + 55.8 = x + 52.5
\]
Now, let's solve for \( x \).
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Subtract \( x \) from both sides:
\[
1.2x - x + 55.8 = 52.5
\]
\[
0.2x + 55.8 = 52.5
\]
-
Subtract \( 55.8 \) from both sides:
\[
0.2x = 52.5 - 55.8
\]
\[
0.2x = -3.3
\]
-
Divide both sides by \( 0.2 \):
\[
x = \frac{-3.3}{0.2} = -16.5
\]
Since \( x \) represents a cost, it should be positive. Since the calculations engage percentages and T-shirts, let's correct how we assess the relations and calculations.
Starting over:
Let the 15-player team pay \( y \) per player for T-shirts. Therefore, the total cost for T-shirts for the opposing team is:
\[
15y \text{ dollars}
\]
Next, since the 12-player team's T-shirt expense is \( 1.2 \times (15y) \):
\[
\text{Total cost of T-shirts for 12-player team} = 1.2(15y) = 18y
\]
Now we include the hats in the same equation. The equation becomes:
\[
\text{Total for team 1} = \text{Total for team 2}
\]
Thus,
\[
18y + 55.8 = 15y + 52.5
\]
Now, reformulate:
-
Subtract \( 15y \) from both sides:
\[
3y + 55.8 = 52.5
\]
-
Subtract \( 55.8 \) from both sides to find y:
\[
3y = 52.5 - 55.8
\]
\[
3y = -3.3
\]
-
Divide by 3:
\[
y = \frac{-3.3}{3} = -1.1
\]
It seems like there exists an inconsistency with a negative result indicating we need to altogether re-evaluate said payments or framing on hats towards no consistent total under defined hats charge hence contradictory outputs.
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