Jane bought a jumpsuit for $17. She also bought a bracelet which cost 3 times as much as the jumpsuit.
- How much less did the jumpsuit cost than the bracelet?
- How much did she spend altogether?
(a)
Price of the jumpsuit = 1 u = $17
Price of bracelet = 3 u
Price of the bracelet
= 3 x 17
= $51
Amount that jumpsuit costs less than the bracelet
= 51 - 17
= $34
(b)
Total amount that Jane spent
= 17 + 51
= $68
Answer(s): (a) $34; (b) $68