Question

Band students at Lowell High School sell candy every year as a fundraiser. Last year, they sold 90 boxes of truffles and 77 boxes of peanut brittle, raising a total of $835. This year, they sold 62 boxes of truffles and 66 boxes of peanut brittle, from which they raised $640. How much does the band earn from each item?

Answer 1

The band earns 5 dollars from each item.