Sonji paid $25 for two scarves, which were different prices. When she got home she could not find the receipt. She remembered that one scarf cost $3 more than the other. What was the price of the more expensive scarf?

$11
$12
$13
$1

1 answer

The correct answer is $13.

Let's denote the cheaper scarf as x and the more expensive one as x + 3.

From the information given, we know that x + (x + 3) = $25.

Combining like terms: 2x + 3 = $25

Subtracting 3 from both sides: 2x = $22

Dividing by 2: x = $11

Therefore, the more expensive scarf (x + 3) costs $11 + $3 = $13.