Question

Lara bought 3 yards of fabric and a spool of thread for $28.10. If the spool of thread cost $1.25, how much did the fabric cost per yard? Write and solve an equation to answer.

Answer 1

Answer: $8.95 per yard of fabric

Explanation:

Define the following:

x = cost of fabric per yard

Make an equation:

⇒ 3x + 1.25 = 28.10

⇒ 3x = 26.85

⇒ x = 8.95

∴ $8.95 per yard of fabric