Mrs. daniels pays $324 for a handbag and 3 pairs of shoes. the handbag costs half as much as the 3 pairs of shoes combined. find the cost of the handbang.

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Mrs. daniels pays $324 for a handbag and 3 pairs of shoes.  the handbag costs half as much as the 3 pairs of shoes combined.  find the cost of the handbang.

Ms. Sue · Answer

3s + 1.5s = 324 4.5s = 324 s = 72 1 pair of shoes = $72. 3 pairs = 216 0.5 * 216 = cost of handbag

Anonymous · Answer

ACTUAL ANSWER IS 153 DOLLARS FOR SHOES AND 123 FOR HAND BAGS!!!!