Problema Solution
Kim and Molly are selling cheesecakes for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy New York style cheesecakes and apple cheesecakes. Kim sold 6 New York style cheesecakes and 1 apple cheesecake for a total of $51. Molly sold 14 New York style cheesecakes and 14 apple cheesecakes for a total of $224. What is the cost each of one New York style cheesecake and one apple cheesecake?
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Let
x = the cost of one New York style cheesecake
y = the cost of one apple cheesecake
6x + y = 51
14x + 14y = 224
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x = $7
y = $9
The cost of one New York style cheesecake is $7.
The cost of one apple cheesecake is $9.