Ryan made 4 identical necklaces, each having beads and a pendant. the total cost of the beads and pendants for all 4 necklaces was $18.80. if the beads cost a total of $9.20, how much did each pendant cost?

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Emanuel Lucero

24 March, 06:02

Ryan made 4 identical necklaces, each having beads and a pendant. the total cost of the beads and pendants for all 4 necklaces was $18.80. if the beads cost a total of $9.20, how much did each pendant cost?

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Jamir French · Answer 1

Write an equation to show all elements:

Cost of 4 lots of b (beads) + cost of 4p (pendants) = $18.80

Put values in;

9.29 + 4p = 18.80

4p = 18.80 - 9.20

4p = 9.60

p = 2.40 cost of each pendant