A jeweler bought some necklaces and bracelets for $1,100. the cost of the necklaces was 20% more than the cost of the bracelets. how much did the jeweler pay for

A) the necklaces?

B) the bracelets?

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12 March, 03:19

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Renee · Answer 1

X is the cost of the necklaces, y is the cost of the bracelets.

x + y = 1100

x = 1.2y

1.2y + y = 1100

2.2y = 1100

y = 500

x = 600

A jeweler bought some necklaces and bracelets for $1,100. the cost of the necklaces was 20% more than the cost of the bracelets. how much did the jeweler pay forA) the necklaces?B) the bracelets?