SOLUTION: Marta bought two skirts and a blouse for $ 80.00. The shirt cost $ 5.00 more than each of the skirts, which were purchased for the same price. How much she paid for the blouse and

Question 375334: Marta bought two skirts and a blouse for $ 80.00. The shirt cost $ 5.00 more than each of the skirts, which were purchased for the same price. How much she paid for the blouse and a skirt?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,

The shirt cost $ 5.00 more than each of the skirts

Let x represent the price of each skirt and (x + 5.00) the price of the blouse

Question states

2*x +  (x + $5.00) = $80.00

3x = $75.00

x = $25.00, the price of each skirt. blouse cost $30.00   ($25.00+$5.00)

CHECKING our Answer

$50.00 + $30.00 = $80.00 

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