Perfume in a bottle costs $45. The perfume cost $40 more than the empty bottle. How much does the bottle cost?

asap plzPerfume in a bottle costs $45. The perfume cost $40 more than the empty bottle. How much does the bottle cost?
cost of bottle = $2.50


cost of perfume = $42.50 which is $40 more than the bottle


Total cost = $45Perfume in a bottle costs $45. The perfume cost $40 more than the empty bottle. How much does the bottle cost?
5
$5
Let x = the cost of the bottle





perfume = x + 40


bottle = x


perfume in a bottle = 45





Then,





45 = x + 40 + x


45 = 2x + 40


45 - 40 = 2x


5 = 2x


2.5 = x





The bottle cost $2.5.
$2.5
5 bucks