Question

Colton gave the cashier $20 to pay for 3 pair of socks. The cashier gave him $5.03 in change. Each pair of socks cost the same amount. What is the cost in dollars and cents for each pair of socks? *

Answer 1

Let’s say x represents a pair of socks.

20-3x=5.03
Subtract the 20 over
-3x= -14.97
Divide by -3 on both sides
X=4.99

Each pair costs $4.99