Question

The total cost of a suit and a coat is $291. The coat cost twice as much as the suit. How much did the coat cost? Write an equation and solve for the situation.

Answer 1

Equation:
c = 2s, s + c = 291 dollars
Answer:
s + 2s = 291
3s = 291s = $97 (price of the suit)---c
= 2s = $194 (price of the coat)

Answer 2

C + S = 291
C = 2S

2S + S = 291
3S = 291
S = 97 $
C = 194 $