Step-by-step explanation: Out of 12 baked goods sold , let the number of cakes sold, be x in number and pies sold were 12
−
x in number. Total sell was $
144 , 1 cake costs $
14 and 1 pie costs, $
8
∴
14
⋅
x
+
(
12
−
x
)
⋅
8
=
144
or
14
x
−
8
x
=
144
−
96 or
6
x
=
48
∴
x
=
8
