Nick spent $1395 on hoodies and cardigans. The number of cardigans he bought was
14 the number of hoodies he bought. The cost of a cardigan was $4 more than the cost of a hoodie. He paid $805 more on hoodies than on cardigans. Find the cost of 6 hoodies and 5 cardigans.
|
Hoodies |
Cardigans |
Number of sets |
4 sets |
1 set |
Compare each |
|
$4 more |
Total value |
$1100 |
$295 |
Total cost of cardigans
= (1395 - 805) ÷ 2
= $295
Total cost of hoodies
= 295 + 805
= $1100
4 sets of hoodies = $1100
1 set of hoodies = 1100 ÷ 4 = $275
1 set of cardigans = $295
Difference in 1 set of cardigans and 1 set of hoodies
= 295 - 275
= $20
Number of clothing in 1 set
= 20 ÷ 4
= 5
Cost of 1 hoodie
= 275 ÷ 5
= $55
Cost of 1 cardigan
= 55 + 4
= $59
Price of 6 hoodies and 5 cardigans
= (6 x 55) + (5 x 59)
= 330 + 295
= $625
Answer(s): $625