Question

A snack stand sold hot dogs and chips at a recent game. The hot dogs cost $2.50 and the snacks cost $0.75. After the game, they tallied 175 transactions totaling $262.50.
Represent the linear system in an augmented matrix:

Answer 1

x = hot dogs

y = snacks

x +y = 175

x = 175-y

2.50x + 0.75y = 262.50

2.50(175-y) +0.75y = 262.50

437.50-2.50y + 0.75y = 262.50

-1.75y = -175

y = -175 / -1.75 = 100

100 snacks & 75 hot dogs

Answer 2

The answer is 100 snacks & 75 hot dogs

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