Karina is making accessories for the soccer team. She uses 541.37 inches of fabric on headbands for 40 players and 3 coaches. She also uses 387.20 inches of fabric on wristbands for just the players. How much fabric was used on a headband and wristband for each player?

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Answer: 22.27 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Karina uses 541.37 inches of fabric on headbands for 40 players and 3 coaches.

i.e.  541.37 inches of fabric on headbands used for 43 persons .

Fabric used per person for headband = [tex]\dfrac{541.37}{43}=12.59\text{ inches}[/tex]

She also uses 387.20 inches of fabric on wristbands for only players.

Fabric used per person for wrist band =  [tex]\dfrac{387.20}{40}=9.68\text{ inches}[/tex]

Total fabric used for each player =  12.59+9.68  = 22.27 inches.

Hence, 22.27 inches. of fabric was used on a headband and wristband for each player.