Question

Jan spent $53 for boots. This was $15 less than twice what she spent for a blouse. How much did she spend on the blouse?
A.
$24
B.
$56
C.
$34
D.
$46

Answer 1

here friend...

according to the question,

2x + 15 = 53

2x = 53 - 15

2x = 48

x = 48/2

.•. x = $24

Answer 2

$\mathfrak{\large{\underline{\underline{Answer :-}}}}$

• Option C. - $34

The cost of the blouse is $34.

$\mathfrak{\large{\underline{\underline{Explanation :-}}}}$

Given :

Jan spent = $ 53 for boots

Cost of the boots = 15 less than the Twice the price of blouse.

To Find :

The cost of the blouse

Solution :

Consider the price as x

★ $\boxed{\sf{2x-15=53}}$

$\sf{\implies} \: 2x - 15 = 53$

$\sf{\implies} \: 2x = 53 + 15$

$\sf{\implies} \: 2x = 68$

$\sf{\implies} \: x = \dfrac{68}{2}$

$\sf{\implies} \: x = 34$

$\therefore$ The answer is -

• Option C. - $34

The cost of the blouse is $34.

$\rule{300}{1.5}$

$\mathfrak{\large{\underline{\underline{Verification :-}}}}$

$\sf{\implies} \: (2 \times34) - 15 = 53$

$\sf{\implies} \: 68- 15 = 53$

$\sf{\implies} \: 53 = 53$

$\therefore$ The answer is -

• Option C. - $34

The cost of the blouse is $34.