Nick spent $1036 on cardigans and blouses. The number of blouses he bought was
12 the number of cardigans he bought. The cost of a blouse was $4 more than the cost of a cardigan. He paid $308 more on cardigans than on blouses. Find the cost of 7 cardigans and 4 blouses.
| |
Cardigans |
Blouses |
| Number of sets |
2 sets |
1 set |
| Compare each |
|
$4 more |
| Total value |
$672 |
$364 |
Total cost of blouses
= (1036 - 308) ÷ 2
= $364
Total cost of cardigans
= 364 + 308
= $672
2 sets of cardigans = $672
1 set of cardigans = 672 ÷ 2 = $336
1 set of blouses = $364
Difference in 1 set of blouses and 1 set of cardigans
= 364 - 336
= $28
Number of clothing in 1 set
= 28 ÷ 4
= 7
Cost of 1 cardigan
= 336 ÷ 7
= $48
Cost of 1 blouse
= 48 + 4
= $52
Price of 7 cardigans and 4 blouses
= (7 x 48) + (4 x 52)
= 336 + 208
= $544
Answer(s): $544
