Question

Olivia wants to buy a charm bracelet. Oakdale Fine Jewelry charges $23 per charm, plus $89 for the bracelet. Chang Jewelers, in contrast, charges $27 per charm and $85 for the bracelet. If Olivia wants to add a certain number of charms to her bracelet, the cost will be the same at either jewelry shop. What would the total cost of the bracelet be? How many charms would that be?

Answer 1

Olivia is considering purchasing a charm bracelet and has two options, Oakdale Fine Jewelry or Chang Jewelers. Oakdale charges $23 per charm and $89 for the bracelet, while Chang charges $27 per charm and $85 for the bracelet. If Olivia wants to add a specific number of charms to her bracelet, the cost would be the same at either store. It is important for Olivia to decide how many charms she wants before making a decision on which store to purchase from.