Problema Solution

Sean bought 8 lemons and 4 limes for $8.00. At the same prices, Kim bought 3 lemons and 9 limes for $8.25. Find the price per lemon and the price per lime.

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let price of lemons be x and lime be y.

8x+4y = 8 => 2x+y = 2

3x+9y = 8.25

3x + 9(2x-2) = 8.25

21x = 26.25

x = 1.25

y = 0.5