The 3 items together cost 3 × the average. The $60 average and $49 bracelet are given; the $180 total is worked out. Take out the two bracelets to leave the necklace.<br><br>[[model:questions/solutions/q4694.png]]<br><br>• Total of 3 items → 3 × $60 = $180<br>• 2 bracelets → 2 × $49 = $98<br>• Necklace → $180 − $98 = $82<br><br>The necklace cost $82.<br>Check: ($82 + $49 + $49) ÷ 3 = $180 ÷ 3 = $60. ✓