Question

Ms Patel purchased some pliers, wrenches, and chisel sets for her shop. She bought twice as many pliers that cost $17.50 each as wrenches that cost $21.50 each. She bought 3 fewer chisel sets than pliers. How many of each tool did Ms Patel buy if she paid a total of $141 and the price of each chisel set is $28?

Answer 1

Mrs Patel purchased 2 wrenches, 4 pliers, and 1 chisel set for her shop.

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Answer 2

Ms Patel bought 4 pliers, 2 wrenches and 1 plier set.

Explanation:

• First, make a ratio. For every 2 wrenches, she bought 4 pliers and 1 chisel set. This ratio would be written as (in pliers:wrenches:chisels)

4:2:1

• Then, multiply each of these numbers by their price, and add them together.

PLIERS: 4 × 17.50 = $70

WRENCHES: 2 × 21.50 = $43

CHISEL SETS: 1 x 28 = $28

TOTAL = $70 + $43 + $28 = $141

• As this adds up to $141, this shows that she bought 4 pliers, 2 wrenches and 1 chisel set.