Question

Olivia is shopping at macys . The cost of all the items at the store include tax. Olivia buys some scarves that cost $5 each and 2 purses that cost $12 each. The cost of Olivia's total purchase is $39. Which equation can be used to find s, the number of scarves that Olivia buys?

1. 5 + 24s=39
2. 5s + 24=39
3. (24 + 5)s=39
4. 24 t × 5 + s=39

Answer 1

it would be number 2!

Answer 2

2, 5s + 24 = 39

Explanation:

Using simple math, we can figure out that the purses cost $24 total. That leaves $15 for the scarves. 15/5 = 3, therefore, 3 scarves were purchased. Using the equation 5s + 24 = 39, we can sub s for 3, making it 5(3) + 24 = 39. The math checks out.