Sonji paid [tex]$25 for two scarves, which were different prices. One scarf cost $[/tex]3 more than the other.

What was the price of the more expensive scarf?

A. [tex]$11
B. $[/tex]12
C. [tex]$13
D. $[/tex]14



Answer :

To solve this problem, let's assume the price of the cheaper scarf is [tex]\( x \)[/tex] dollars. According to the information given, the more expensive scarf costs [tex]\( x + 3 \)[/tex] dollars.

Since the total cost of the two scarves is [tex]$25, we can set up the following equation: \[ x + (x + 3) = 25 \] Combining like terms, we get: \[ 2x + 3 = 25 \] Next, we need to isolate \( x \) by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation: \[ 2x = 25 - 3 \] \[ 2x = 22 \] Now, we solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{22}{2} \] \[ x = 11 \] So, the price of the cheaper scarf is $[/tex]11.

To find the price of the more expensive scarf, we add [tex]$3 to the price of the cheaper scarf: \[ x + 3 = 11 + 3 \] \[ x + 3 = 14 \] Therefore, the price of the more expensive scarf is $[/tex]14.

So, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{14} \][/tex]

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