The best way to solve the problem below is by using the _______________ accompanied by the ________________ heuristics. A girl bought s skirts at $300 each and j jerseys at $150 each at a total cost of $2850. If, however, she had bought half as many shirts and twice as many jerseys, then the total cost would have been $2100. Evaluate s and j.   Problem solving approach; using a picture or diagram Decision making approach; using a picture or diagram Problem solving approach; solving a simpler problem Decision making approach; solving a simpler problem

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The best way to solve the problem below is by using the _______________ accompanied by the ________________ heuristics. A girl bought s skirts at $300 each and j jerseys at $150 each at a total cost of $2850. If, however, she had bought half as many shirts and twice as many jerseys, then the total cost would have been $2100. Evaluate s and j.

 
Problem solving approach; using a picture or diagram
Decision making approach; using a picture or diagram
Problem solving approach; solving a simpler problem
Decision making approach; solving a simpler problem

 

 

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