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.