Question

A dressmaker spent $36.35 on 4.25 yards of silk and cotton fabrics for a dress. Silk is $16.90 per yard and cotton $4 per yard

Answer 1

Answers:

1.5yards is silk and 3yards is cotton

Explanation:

36.35-4×4.25=19.35

19.35-(16.90-4)=1.5yards for silk

4.5-1.5=3yards for cotton