Yeah Imao you usually do these type of questions on a calculator but I've tried writing it on a calculator and it keeps on saying "error" so I'm gonna guess the question is wrong or sth
but if you type out the question without the bracket before the 12 you'll get 6.63
anyway hope this helps- have a good day bro cya)
Answer:
Cost of One Journal = $3.99
Cost of One pen = $0.59
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
Cost of One Journal = x
Cost of One pen = y
We can make equation from given statements.
Mr. Bowden purchases 18 journals and 40 pencils for $95.42.
Ms. Jacinto purchases 11 journals and 16 pencils for $53.33.
Now solving these equations to find the value of x
Multiply eq(1) with 2 and eq(2) with 5
We get the value of x is: x=3.99
Now, putting value of x in equation 1 to find value of y.
So, we get the value of y: y = 0.59
Now, finding the costs:
Cost of One Journal = x = $3.99
Cost of One pen = y = $0.59
