Question

Amanda paid $59.00 for 8 pairs of shorts. At this rate, how much will she pay for 14 pairs of shorts? Round to the nearest hundredth (cent). Example: 5.645 rounds to 5.65.

Answer 1

The amount of 14 pairs of shorts is $ 103.25

Explanation:

Given;

amount paid for 8 pairs of short, = $59.00

Then, a single pair short will cost ; $59.00 / 8 = $7.375

Buying at this rate, Amanda will pay the following amonut for 14 pairs.

The cost of 14 pairs of short is given as;

= 14 x $7.375

= $ 103.25

Therefore, the amount of 14 pairs of shorts is $ 103.25