A jacket and 2 pairs of pants together cost 175.00. the jacket is three times the price of of pair of pants. what is the value of the jacket?

Question

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Answer 1

Let x = the cost of a pair of pants

Let 3x = the cost of a jacket

3x + 2x = 175

5x = 175

x = $35

3x = $105