Maya spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse. How much was the blouse?
1 Answer
Mar 6, 2018
$28
Explanation:
The shoes were $14 less than two blouses, so two blouses were $14 more than the shoes.
2 blouses = $42+$14=$56
1 blouse = $56 : 2=$28
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