Problema Solution
Coach Barker bought supper for all the participating volleyball players after
the Tournament. The food was ordered
From Fast Food's toGo and choices were hamburger meals for $2.50 or
Hot dog meals for$1.75.Coach Barker
Ordered a total of 45meals and the ticket,not including tax ,was $97.50.
How many of each meal did she order?
Answer provided by our tutors
x + y = 45 eqn 1
2.5x + 1.75y = 97.5 eqn 2
2.5( 45 - y) + 1.75y = 97.5
112.5 - 2.5y + 1.75y = 97.5
15 = .75y
or y = 20
so x = 25