Problema Solution
3 donuts and 2 coffees cost 3.26. 6 donuts and 3 coffees cost 5.67. what is the cost of one donut and one coffee
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Let
x = the cost of one donut
y = the cost of one coffee
3 donuts and 2 coffees cost 3.26 means:
3x + 2y = 3.26
6 donuts and 3 coffees cost 5.67 means:
6x + 3y = 5.67
We have the following system of equations:
3x + 2y = 3.26
6x + 3y = 5.67
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x = $0.52
y = $0.85
The cost of one donut is $0.52.
The cost of one coffee is $0.85.