Ai Tong School P5 SA1 2006 Math (Q41)

Jenny paid $364 for 6 dresses and 2 belts. Each dress cost 4 times as much as a belt. Find the total cost of 3 belts.

Solution



24 units + 2 units ----- $364
26 units ----- $364
1 unit ----- $364 divided by 26 = $14

(3 belts) 3 units ----- $14 x 3 = $42

Answer: 3 belts cost $42.