Question

Valeria already owns 147 necklaces, and additional necklaces are priced at 2 for a dollar. How

much money does Valeria need to spend on new necklaces in order to own a total of 477
necklaces? Write and solve an equation to find the answer

Answer 1

$660

Explanation:

Step 1

The number of extra necklaces that valeria needs is calculated as:

477 necklaces - 147 necklaces

= 330 necklaces

Step 2

We are told that

1 extra necklace cost $2

Hence

1 necklace = $2

330 necklaces = x

Cross Multiply

x = 330 × $2

x = $660

Therefore, Valeria need to spend and additional $660