Question

A hardware store makes a mixed bag of 42 items using screws, bolts, and washers. The cost of screws are $3.00 each, bolts cost $2.00 each, and washers are $1.50 each. The mixture calls for four times as many screws than bolts. The total cost of the mixture is $102.00. How much of each item did the store use.

Answer 1

27 skrews = $81.00
3 bolts = $6.00
13 washers = $15.00

Answer 2

Thank you so much your a life saver!

Answer 3

$81.00
+
$15.00
=
$96.00

Answer 4

$96.00
+

$6.00
=
$102.00