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Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

A three-piece suit consists of a jacket, a pair of trousers and a waistcoat. Two jackets and three pairs of trousers cost £380. A pair of trousers costs the same as two waistcoats. What is the cost of a three-piece suit?

(A) £150 (B) £190 (C) £200 (D) £228 (E) more information needed

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