Question

Dots sells a total of 265 T-shirts ($2) and shorts ($3). In April, total sales were $637. How many T-shirts and shorts did Dots sell? Hint: Let S = Shorts.

Answer 1

Dot sold 158 T-shirts and 107 shorts.

From the given information, we can write the following 2 equations.
x + y = 265
2x + 3y = 637

Multiply the top equation by 3 and use the elimination method to solve.

3x + 3y = 795
2x + 3y = 637
x = 158

If she sold 158 T-shirts, she must have sold 107 shorts.
265 - 158 = 107