Question

Marsha have the cashier $20 to pay for 3 pairs of socks. The cashier gave her $5.03 in change. Each pair of socks cost the same amount. What is the cost in dollars and cents for each of socks?

Answer 1

Each sock cost 5$ or 4.99$

Answer 2

Each sock cost $4.99.

Explanation:

Step 1- Subtract

20-5.03= 14.97

Step 2- Divide by 3.

14.97÷3= 4.99

So, every pair of socks cost $4.99.