Roshel bought some bracelets and rings for her friends. The price of each bracelet was $4.70 while the price of each ring was $11.40. For every 7 rings bought, she was given one such bracelet for free. After receiving the free bracelets, the number of bracelets was
14 of the number of rings bought. If Roshel paid a total of $3666.30, how much more did she pay for the rings than the bracelets?
Rings |
Bracelets |
4x7 |
1x7 |
Bought |
Free |
Bought |
7x4 |
1x4 |
|
28 u |
4 u |
3 u |
|
Rings |
Bracelets |
|
Bought |
Free |
Bought |
Number |
28 u |
4 u |
3 u |
Value |
$11.40 |
0 |
$4.70 |
Total value |
319.2 u |
0 |
14.1 u |
The number of rings bought is the repeated identity. Make the number of rings bought the same. LCM of 4 and 7 is 28.
Cost of the bought rings
= 28 u x 11.40
= 319.2 u
Cost of the bought bracelets
= 3 u x 4.70
= 14.1 u
Total cost of the bought items
= 319.2 u + 14.1 u
= 333.3 u
333.3 u = 3666.30
1 u = 3666.30 ÷ 333.30 = 11
Amount that she paid more for the rings than the bracelets
= 319.2 u - 14.1 u
= 305.1 u
= 305.1 x 11
= $3356.10
Answer(s): $3356.10