Problema Solution
Blake bought 11 apples and 3 oranges. Aaron bought 6 apples and 6 oranges at the same store. If Blake paid $19.50 for his produce and Aaron paid $15, which fruit is less expensive?
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Let
x = the cost of one apple
y = the cost of one orange
11x + 3y = 19.50
6x + 6y = 15
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x = $1.50
y = $1.00
Since 1.5 > 1 follows the oranges are less expensive.