Two cups, two plates, and a pot cost $10.20 at a garage sale. A cup costs twice as much as a plate. The pot costs $3 more than a cup. What is the price of the pot? Explain how you got your answer.

Question

Two cups, two plates, and a pot cost $10.20 at a garage sale.  A cup costs twice as much as a plate.  The pot costs $3 more than a cup.  What is the price of the pot?  Explain how you got your answer.

Steve · Accepted Answer

If the costs are x,y,z, respectively, then we have 2x+2y+z = 10.20 x = 2y z = x+3 You want to find z.

Anonymous · Answer

Cup $2 Plate $1 Pot $5