I set up as an equation:
(1/2)*x*3 = 324
solving for x will give you the total cost of the three pairs of shoes
x=208
324-216 = 108
hand bag is $108
Mrs. Daniel pays $324 for a handbag and 3 pairs of shoes. The handbag cost half as much as the 3 pairs of shoes combined. Find the cost of the hand bag.
2 answers
cost of 3 pairs of shoes ---- x
cost of handbag ---------- (1/2)x or x/2
x + x/2 = 324
times 2
2x + x = 648
3x = 648
x = 216
The 3 pairs of shoes cost $216 and the handbag cost $108
cost of handbag ---------- (1/2)x or x/2
x + x/2 = 324
times 2
2x + x = 648
3x = 648
x = 216
The 3 pairs of shoes cost $216 and the handbag cost $108