Question

Beth buys 2 pairs of shoes and 3 pairs of pants for $210. Alma buys 1 pair of shoes, 2 pairs of pants, and 5 tops

for $190. A pair of shoes cost $15 more than three times the cost of a pair of pants. Formulate a set of
equations that best represents this situation.

Answer 1

Answer:p=90 tops=25

Explanation

2s+3p=210

2(15+3p)+3p=210

30+6p+3p=210

-30 -30

9p/9 =180/9

p=90

2(15)+5t+60=190

30+5t+60=190

5t/5 =100/5

tops =25