j= jeans
c= corduroy
jeans = 0.75C
0.75 +c = 42
1.75c = 42
c = 42/1.75 = 24
jeans cost 24*0.75 = 18
corduroys cost $24
Jeans cost $18
Answer with Step-by-step explanation:
Let j denote the cost of jeans
and c denotes the cost of corduroy
A pair of jeans cost 75% as much as a pair of corduroy pants.
i.e. j = 0.75c
The total cost for the jeans and corduroy is $42
i.e. j+c=42
⇒ 0.75c+c=42
⇒ 1.75c=42
Dividing both sides by 1.75,we get
c=24
Putting value of c in j= 0.75c gives
j=18
Hence, Cost of jeans=$18
and cost of corduroy=$24
