Let X= Cost of pears Let Y= Cost of peaches.
Solve question using a system of equations.
5X + 6Y = 11.20
3X = 2Y
Simplify the second equation to solve for Y.
3X = 2Y
Y = 1.5X
Substitute Y into the first equation.
5X + 6(1.5X) = 11.20
Simplify.
14X = 11.20
Solve for X:
X = 0.8
Substitute the value into one of the equations.
3X = 2Y
3(0.8) = 2Y
2.4 = 2Y
Y = 1.2
Each pear is $0.80 and each peach is $1.20.
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