Question

In a certain clothing store, 4 shirts and 6 ties cost $70, and 2 shirts and 4 ties cost $42. What is the cost of each tie?

$7

$12

$18

Answer 1

$7

Explanation:

Answer 2

Each tie would cost $7

(s=each shirt t=each tie)

4s+6t=70

2s+4t=42

6•7=42

70-42=28

28/4=7

4•7=28

42-28=14

14/2=7

Each tie costs $7 and each shirt also costs $7.