How much money did chad spend on the shirt and shoes ?

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In summary, knowing the amount of money spent on the shirt and shoes can give insight into Chad's spending habits and financial priorities, and can assist in budgeting and financial planning. The exact amount can be determined by looking at receipts or asking Chad directly. It is not possible to determine if the amount spent was reasonable or excessive without knowing specific prices and Chad's financial situation. Factors such as brand, quality, style, and personal preferences may have influenced Chad's decision. It is not possible to make assumptions about Chad's financial status based on this one purchase, as other factors should also be considered.
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Chad bought a shirt for \$19 and a pair of shoes for \$28 more than shirt
a.How much was the pair of shoes ?
B. How much money did chad spend on the shirt and shoes ?
c. if chad had 13 dollars left over, how much money did Chad have before buying the shirt and shoes ?
 
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Hello and welcome to MHB! (Wave)

I would begin by letting (where all prices are in dollars):

\(\displaystyle A\) = the price of the shirt

\(\displaystyle B\) = the price of the shoes

Now, we are given:

\(\displaystyle A=19\)

And we are told the price of the shoes is 28 more than that of the shirt...so we may write:

\(\displaystyle B=A+28=\,?\)
 
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amotta1 said:
Chad bought a shirt for \$19 and a pair of shoes for \$28 more than shirt
a.How much was the pair of shoes ?
B. How much money did chad spend on the shirt and shoes ?
c. if chad had 13 dollars left over, how much money did Chad have before buying the shirt and shoes ?

the sum of Aand B is 47 ,is this ans, how much money did he spend for shirt and shoes, if $13 left over how much money did Chad have before buying the shirt nd shoes
 
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amotta1 said:
the sum of Aand B is 47 ,is this ans, how much money did he spend for shirt and shoes, if $13 left over how much money did Chad have before buying the shirt nd shoes

Yes,

\(\displaystyle B=A+28=19+28=47\)

For part b), let $T$ be the total amount Brad spent, which is the sum of the amounts spent on shirt and shoes:

\(\displaystyle T=A+B=19+47=\,?\)
 
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Writing abstract equations in "A" and "B" is probably a bit much for "2nd grade"!

"Chad bought a shirt for \$19 and a pair of shoes for \$28 more than shirt"

"a. How much was the pair of shoes?"
\$28 more than \$19 is 19+ 28= \$47.

"B. How much money did chad spend on the shirt and shoes?"
Add the two separate costs- 19+ 47= \$66.

"c. if chad had 13 dollars left over, how much money did Chad have before buying the shirt and shoes?"
If he spent \$66 and had \$13 still, then he must have had 66+ 13= \$79.
 

What is the importance of knowing how much money Chad spent on the shirt and shoes?

Knowing the amount of money spent on the shirt and shoes can give insight into Chad's spending habits and financial priorities. It can also help in budgeting and financial planning.

How can one determine the exact amount of money Chad spent on the shirt and shoes?

The exact amount can be determined by looking at the receipts or bank statements for the purchase, or by asking Chad himself for the information.

Was the amount spent on the shirt and shoes a reasonable or excessive amount?

This cannot be determined without knowing the specific prices of the shirt and shoes and Chad's financial situation. What may seem reasonable to some may be excessive to others.

What factors may have influenced Chad's decision to spend a certain amount on the shirt and shoes?

There could be several factors, such as the brand, quality, style, and perceived value of the shirt and shoes, as well as Chad's personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Can we make assumptions about Chad's financial status based on the amount spent on the shirt and shoes?

No, one purchase does not provide enough information to accurately determine someone's financial status. Other factors, such as income, expenses, and savings, should also be taken into consideration.

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