Question

Anna and Celine buy fruit. Anna pays $3.66 for 4 apples and 3 peaches. Celine pays $4.00 for 2 apples and 5 peaches. What is the price for one apple? Write your answer in dollars.

one apple cost:

Answer 1

Answer:

Try doing it with the example. belive in your self.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let A=the price of an apple, P=the price of a peach.

 

Set up equations:

 

1) 3A + 2P=3.00

 

2) 4A + P=2.75

 

Multiply equation 2 by a factor of 2 to get equation 2A:

 

2A) 8A + 2P=5.50

 

Subtract equation 1 from equation 2A

 

8A + 2P=5.50

-3A  -2P=-3.00

 

5A=2.50

 

A=2.50/5 or 0.50; one apple costs 50 cents.

 

Use equations 1, 2, or 2A to solve for P.

 

3(0.50) + 2P=3.00

 

1.50 + 2P=3.00

-1.50       =-1.50

 

2P=1.50

 

P=1.50/2 or 0.75, one peach costs 75 cents.