Question

Pam bought 20 pieces of fruit for her class.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let O=number of oranges and A=number of apples.

O+A=20

O=20-A

1.25A+0.95O=22.60, using O found above makes this become

1.25A+0.95(20-A)=22.60

1.25A+19-0.95A=22.60

0.3A+19=22.60

0.3A=3.6

A=12, since O=20-A

O=20-12

O=8

So she bought 8 oranges and 12 apples. The question really only asks for the number of apples bought.

12 apples were bought.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.25x+0.95y=22.60

x is apples y is oranges

Step-by-step explanation:

20 - 12 = 8

1.25(12) + 0.95(8) = 22.60

1.25 · 12 = $15

0.95 · 8 = $7.60

15.00 + 7.60 = $22.60

i hope that makes sense