Question

Jenny bought a shirt and 8 pairs of socks

for $22.95. Each pair of socks cost the
same amount. If the shirt cost $8.95, how
much did each pair of socks cost?

Answer 1

$1.75

Explanation:

First, find the cost of just the socks. Subtract the total cost by the cost of the shirt.

total cost - cost of shirt

We know that the socks and shirt cost $22.95. We also know a shirt costs $8.95, so we can subtract $8.95 from $22.95.

$22.95 - $8.95

$14

It cost $14 for the socks.

Now, find the cost of each pair of socks. Divide the sock cost by the pairs.

sock cost/pairs

We know that each pair costs the same amount, and 8 pairs were purchased. Therefore, we can divide $14 by 8.

$14/8

$1.75

Each pair of socks cost $1.75

Answer 2

Each pair of socks cost 1.75 because 22.95 - 8.95= 14 and 14 divided by 8 = 1.75! hope this helps!:)