Question

A jeweler had 38 inches of silver chain. She need five times that much to make some necklaces and 3 times that amount to make some bracelets. How much silver chain does the jeweler need to make her necklaces and bracelets?

Answer 1

304 IN

Explanation:

total inches needed for necklace : 38 x 5 = 190

total inches needed for necklace : 38 x 3 = 114

190 + 114 = 304 inches