Every month we will give you a math/statistics brain teaser that lets you test your knowledge with a fun problem.

This Month's Challenge: Joe's Burgers

Joe's Burgers offers a Sunday Team Special. When student sports teams come in wearing their uniforms and accompanied by their coaches, they can get one hamburger free for every five they purchase.

The entire Meadowland team, wearing uniforms, went to Joe's Burgers for lunch with their coaches. Each person had one hamburger with toppings. Each of the players had a cola and shared a bag of fries with one other teammate. The two coaches each had their own fries and coffee. The total bill (no tax) came to $42.10.

Using the prices listed below, how many players are on the team?

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The Answer!

There are 12 players on the team.

Item	Unit Cost	Quantity	Total Cost
Hamburgers (part of special)	$2.25	10	$22.50
Free hamburgers	$0.00	2	$0.00
Additional hamburgers	$2.25	2	$4.50
Fries for players	$0.95	6	$5.70
Fries for coaches	$0.95	2	$1.90
Cola	$0.50	12	$6.00
Coffee	$0.75	2	$1.50
TOTAL BILL:			$42.10

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