SOLUTION: Hi Guys here is my problem: the ratio of the cost of a shirt to the cost of a tie is 8:5. if the shirt cost $48 more than the tie, find the cost of the shirt and cost of the

Question 1072790: Hi Guys

here is my problem:
the ratio of the cost of a shirt to the cost of a tie is 8:5. if the shirt cost $48 more than the tie, find the cost of the shirt and cost of the tie.
I know the answer which is $128 for the shirt and $80 for the tie but I can't figure it out the reasoning
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s, Shirt price
t, Tie price

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