Question

27. Francis bought two dresses and one pair of shoes for $70.50, before tax. The shoes cost $15.00 more than one dress. How much did the pair of shoes cost?

Answer 1

The pair of shoes cost $33.50

Explanation:

let the cost of dresses be d and the cost of shoes be s

2 dresses and 1 shoe pair cost $70.5

2d + s = 70.5 •••••(i)

Shows cost $15 more than one dress

s = d + 15

d = s-15 ••••(ii)

Substitute ii into i

2(s-15) + s = 70.5

2s -30 + s = 70.5

3s = 70.5 + 30

3s = 100.5

s = 100.5/3

s = $33.50