Suppose x is the total cost for the first purchase, cost of the bread = b and cost of the milk = m
Then:-
y = 5b + 2m
y - 4.2 = 2b + 5m
Subtract:-
4.2 = 3b - 3m
b - m = 4.2 / 3 = 1.4

That is bread costs $1.40 more than the milk. (Answer). Its A

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There are only red counters and blue counters in a bag

tamaranim1 [39]

Answer:

$Red\ Fraction = \frac{5}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$Red:Blue = 5 : 7$

Required

Determine the fraction of red

To do this, we make use of:

$Red\ Fraction = \frac{Red}{Red + Blue}$

This gives:

$Red\ Fraction = \frac{5}{5+7}$

$Red\ Fraction = \frac{5}{12}$

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Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations choose the correct ordered pair

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D hope I could help

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How do you simplify 105 over 1000

Anit [1.1K]

Answer: 105/1000 = 21/200

GCD is 5 in this problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

You need to find the GCD for both numbers and reduce.

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