Question

Meryl spends a total of 68.82 dollars for 2 pairs of sneakers with the same cost. The sales tax is 5.32 dollars.Meryl also uses a coupon for 3.00 dollars off her purchase. How much does each pair of sneaker cost

Answer 1

$33.25

Explanation:

If s represents the cost of one pair of sneakers, two pair have a total cost of ...

2s - 3.00 + 5.32 = 68.82

2s = 66.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 2.32

s = 33.25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .divide by 2

Each pair of sneakers costs $33.25.