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