Let's break down the problem step by step.
1. Fundraised Amount:
The amount of money you have fundraised as a class is not given a specific value. So, we will denote this amount as [tex]\(A\)[/tex].
2. Total Amount for Material/Equipment:
We are told that the total amount needed for material and equipment is R 1200 more than the amount fundraised. Therefore, the total amount needed is [tex]\(A + 1200\)[/tex].
3. Money Needed:
To find out how much more money is needed, we need to subtract the amount fundraised ([tex]\(A\)[/tex]) from the total amount required ([tex]\(A + 1200\)[/tex]).
So, the calculation for the money needed is:
[tex]\[
(\text{Total Amount for Material/Equipment}) - (\text{Fundraised Amount}) = (A + 1200) - A
\][/tex]
4. Simplifying the Equation:
[tex]\[
(A + 1200) - A = 1200
\][/tex]
Therefore, the amount of additional money needed is R 1200. Thus, you need R 1200 more to cover the total cost for the material/equipment.
