Algebra 2
Algebra 2
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Author: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe
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Chapter PS, Problem 3.5P
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To find: The number of candy bar and soft pretzels sold.

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Answer to Problem 3.5P

The number of candy bar and soft pretzels sold are 131 and 100 respectively.

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The total amount raises is $62.75 , the profit made in each candy bar is $0.25 and the profit made in each pretzel is $0.30 .

The equation for the number of candy bar and soft pretzels sold is,

  0.25x+0.30y=62.75

By using guess and check strategy,

  x=131y=100

Thus, the number of candy bar and soft pretzels sold are 131 and 100 respectively.

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