SOLUTION: Sarah bought 8 folders and 3 rulers. Leah bought 3 folders and 8 rulers. If Sarah's total purchase was $1.25 more than Leah's, how much was each folder?
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Question 332934: Sarah bought 8 folders and 3 rulers. Leah bought 3 folders and 8 rulers. If Sarah's total purchase was $1.25 more than Leah's, how much was each folder?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8f+3r=s
3f+8r=L
s-1.25=L
s=L+1.25
Can you take it from here?
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