Shannon bought a vest for $18. She also bought a necklace which cost 5 times as much as the vest.
- How much less did the vest cost than the necklace?
- How much did she spend altogether?
(a)
Price of the vest = 1 u = $18
Price of necklace = 5 u
Price of the necklace
= 5 x 18
= $90
Amount that vest costs less than the necklace
= 90 - 18
= $72
(b)
Total amount that Shannon spent
= 18 + 90
= $108
Answer(s): (a) $72; (b) $108