Question

akiko sells 5 small paintings and 5 large paintings .Each large painting cost $20 more than a small painting .she earns $300. what is the price of a small painting

Answer 1

$20

Explanation:

small painting: x

large painting: x + 20

5(x + x + 20) = 300

5(2x + 20) = 300

10x + 100 = 300

10x = 200

x = 20

Answer: $20