Fiona bought some socks that cost $4.95 for each pair and some belts that cost $6.55 each. Fiona spent $27.95 in all. Let a represent the number of pairs of socks purchased and b the number of belts purchased.
Which equation models the situation?
a plus b equals 11.50
a plus b equals 27.95
4.95 a plus 6.55 b equals 27.95
6.55 a plus 4.95 b equals 27.95
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The question lacks the total number of socks and belts altogether. Thsi value is necessary so that we can create another equation to solve the unknowns.
if assumed that a = b, the answer, a = b = 2.43 will not make sense since you cannot buy 43% of a pair of socks. Completely define the conditions so that the answer can be obtained.
by trial and error, 3 pair of socks and 2 belts would be a sensible answer
Step-by-step explanation:
4.95a + 6.55b = 27.95
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