Answer: The cost of a chicken wrap is $10.99
The cost of one order of potatoes is $4.99.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the cost of a chicken wrap be x
Let the cost of one order of potatoes be y.
From the question,
3x + 2y = $42.95 ...... equation i
5x + 4y = $74.91 ....... equation ii
Multiply equation i by 5
Multiply equation ii by 3
15x + 10y = $214.75 ..... equation iii
15x + 12y = $224.73 ....... equation iv
Subtract equation iv from equation iii. This will be:
-2y = -$9.98
y = $9.98/2
y = $4.99
Since 3x + 2y = $42.95
3x + 2($4.99) = $42.95
3x + $9.98 = $42.95
3x = $42.95 - $9.98
3x = $32.97
x = $32.97/3
x = $10.99
The cost of a chicken wrap is $10.99
The cost of one order of potatoes is $4.99.
