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