Question

Apencil case costs four times as much as a pen. 2 pencil cases and 3 pens
cost $24.75 altogether. Find the cost of each pencil case.
plz explain as well write data, solution, answer statement. thanks​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1 pencil case = 4 pens

2 pencil cases = 4×2 pens = 8 pens

2 pencil cases and 3 pens = $24.75

=> 8+3 pens = $24.75

=> 11 pens = $24.75

=> 1 pen = $24.75/11

=> 1 pen = $2.25

cost of 1 pencil case = cost of 4 pens

= $2.25×4

= $9.00