Question

Which answer describes the simpler problems that could be used to solve this story problem?

Tammy paid a total of $47.67 for 3 pairs of shorts and a T-shirt. Each pair of shorts cost the same amount. The T-shirt cost $16.25. How much did one pair of shorts cost?

A.
Add the cost of the shorts and the cost of the T-shirt. Divide the sum by 3.

B.
Multiply the total cost by 3. Add the cost of the T-shirt.

C.
Subtract the cost of the T-shirt from the total cost. Divide that answer by 3.

D.
Divide the total cost by 3. Subtract the cost of the T-shirt.

Answer 1

C- subtract to cost of the t-shirt from the total cost. divide that answer by 3.

the cost of a pair of shorts would be $10.47

Answer 2

The answer will be C.
Subtract the cost of the T-shirt from the total cost. Divide that answer by 3. Hope it help!