Nick spent $930 on skirts and blouses. The number of blouses he bought was
13 the number of skirts he bought. The cost of a blouse was $10 more than the cost of a skirt. He paid $390 more on skirts than on blouses. Find the cost of 8 skirts and 3 blouses.
| |
Skirts |
Blouses |
| Number of sets |
3 sets |
1 set |
| Compare each |
|
$10 more |
| Total value |
$660 |
$270 |
Total cost of blouses
= (930 - 390) ÷ 2
= $270
Total cost of skirts
= 270 + 390
= $660
3 sets of skirts = $660
1 set of skirts = 660 ÷ 3 = $220
1 set of blouses = $270
Difference in 1 set of blouses and 1 set of skirts
= 270 - 220
= $50
Number of clothing in 1 set
= 50 ÷ 10
= 5
Cost of 1 skirt
= 220 ÷ 5
= $44
Cost of 1 blouse
= 44 + 10
= $54
Price of 8 skirts and 3 blouses
= (8 x 44) + (3 x 54)
= 352 + 162
= $514
Answer(s): $514
