Nick spent $624 on shirts and blouses. The number of blouses he bought was
12 the number of shirts he bought. The cost of a blouse was $8 more than the cost of a shirt. He paid $144 more on shirts than on blouses. Find the cost of 8 shirts and 5 blouses.
| |
Shirts |
Blouses |
| Number of sets |
2 sets |
1 set |
| Compare each |
|
$8 more |
| Total value |
$384 |
$240 |
Total cost of blouses
= (624 - 144) ÷ 2
= $240
Total cost of shirts
= 240 + 144
= $384
2 sets of shirts = $384
1 set of shirts = 384 ÷ 2 = $192
1 set of blouses = $240
Difference in 1 set of blouses and 1 set of shirts
= 240 - 192
= $48
Number of clothing in 1 set
= 48 ÷ 8
= 6
Cost of 1 shirt
= 192 ÷ 6
= $32
Cost of 1 blouse
= 32 + 8
= $40
Price of 8 shirts and 5 blouses
= (8 x 32) + (5 x 40)
= 256 + 200
= $456
Answer(s): $456
