Question

The yoga instructor at Universe Fitness spent $1,925 on 200 items for the upcoming yoga seminar. He purchased yoga mats for $12.50 each, yoga towels for $8.00 each, and carrying cases for $10.00 each*. He purchased twice as many towels as mats.

Part A: Define variables and write a system of equations to represent the situation.

Part B: The instructor’s bookkeeper was auditing books. She noticed that in this transaction, the instructor purchased 200 items: 25 mats, 50 towels, and 125 carrying cases. Are the records accurate? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

The auditing book is not accurate

Explanation:

25($12.5)+50($8)+125($10)+= $1,925

$312.5 + $400 + $1,250 = $1,925

$1,962.5 not= to $1,925