Problema Solution

One month Lashonda rented 8

movies and 3 video games for a total of $27. The next month she rented 2

movies and 5 video games for a total of $28.

Find the rental cost for each movie and each video game

Answer provided by our tutors

Let

m = the rental cost per movie, m>=0

v = the rental cost per video game, v>=0

8 movies and 3 video games altogether cost $27:

8m + 3v = 27

2 movies and 5 video games altogether cost $28:

2m + 5v = 28

We have the following system of equations:

8m + 3v = 27

2m + 5v = 28

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m = $1.5

v = $5

The rental cost per movie is $1.50.

The rental cost per video game is $5.