Split - hats and scarves - intermediate algebra

[deandra]

the total cost of 8 hats and 5 scarves is the same as the total cost of 5 hats and 7 scarves. the cost of each scarf is d times the cost of each hat what is the value of d




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[Deleted member 4993]

the total cost of 8 hats and 5 scarves is the same as the total cost of 5 hats and 7 scarves. the cost of each scarf is d times the cost of each hat what is the value of d


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Define variable names

Cost of 1 hat = H

Cost of 1 scarf = d*H

Write equation

8H + 5d*H = 5H + 7d*H

Solve for d

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