Question

Two brothers each purchase a new pair of hiking boots and two canteens. The hiking boots cost 34.00 each. The total of their purchase wad 98.00.

Write an equation and solve ​

Answer 1

The cost of one canteen is $7.5

Explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Each brother purchase a new par of boots and two canteens.

Cost of one hiking boots = $34.00

Total cost of hiking boots =

`=34* 2\\=\$68.00`

Let x dollars be the cost of one canteen.

Number of canteens bought by both brother = 4

Total bill = $98.00

Thus, we can write the equation:

`68 + 4x = 98`

Solving the equation, we get,

`68 + 4x = 98\\4x = 98-68\\4x = 30\\x = 7.5`

Thus, the cost of one canteen is $7.5