Shiyun bought a blouse for $15. She also bought a necklace which cost 3 times as much as the blouse.
- How much less did the blouse cost than the necklace?
- How much did she spend altogether?
(a)
Price of the blouse = 1 u = $15
Price of necklace = 3 u
Price of the necklace
= 3 x 15
= $45
Amount that blouse costs less than the necklace
= 45 - 15
= $30
(b)
Total amount that Shiyun spent
= 15 + 45
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $30; (b) $60