Question

How much did James pay for each jumper?
a. £17
b. £18
c. £19
d. £20

Answer 1

James paid £19 for each jumper (option C).

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's denote the cost of each jumper as (C). The information provided can be expressed as an equation:

3C + 2C + 4C = £114

Combine like terms:
9C = £114
Solve for (C):

`\[ C = (£114)/(9) \]`

Simplify:

C = £12.67

The cost of each jumper is £12.67, which doesn't match any of the given options. However, we can consider rounding. If we round the cost to the nearest pound, it is £13. Since none of the options exactly match, the closest one is £19. This suggests that the cost of each jumper is £19, considering rounding.