Ann's favorite store was having a summer clearance. For $75 she bought 5 pairs of shorts for $7 each and 2 pairs of shoes for $10 each. She also bought 4 tops, all at the same price. How much did each top cost? Give me reasons, before answering the question
She bought 5 shorts at $7 each so 5 * 7 = $35. She bought 2 pair of shoes at $10 each so 2 * 10 = $20. The shorts and shoes cost her 35 + 20 = $55. We know she spent 75 total and the shorts and shoes cost $55 which left a difference of 75 - 55 = $20. She bought 4 tops for a total of $20 so 20 / 4 = $5. So the final answer is 5.