Problema Solution
1) Abby is fundraising. She is selling chocolates and bouquets of flowers. On her first day of sales, she manages to sell 16 boxes of chocolates and 8 bouquets for a total of $176. On her second day of sales, she sells 12 boxes of chocolates and 5 bouquets for a total of $120.50. What is the price she is selling chocolates and bouquets of flowers for?
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Let
x = the price per box of chocolate
y = the price per bouquet
16x + 8y = 176
12x + 5y = 120.50
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x = $5.25
y = $11.50
One chocolate box costs $5.25.
One bouquet costs $11.50.