Question:
Mrs Tan bought some forks and spoons in the ratio of 4 : 3. Each spoon cost 50 cents more than each fork. She spent a total of $156 on the forks and spoons. The amount she spent on the forks was $12 more than the amount she spent on the spoons.
a) How much did she spend on the spoons?
b) How many forks and spoons did she buy altogether?
Solution:
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