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Answer:

$14

Explanation:

x = price of scarf 1

y = price of scarf 2

together they cost $25

x + y = 25

one scarf costs $3 more than the other

x = y + 3

now we use that in the first equation again

y+3 + y = 25

2y +3 = 25

2y = 22

y = $11

=> x = y +3 = 11 + 3 = $14

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