Question

Apple pies cost $5.75 each and cherry pies cost $6.50 each.Susan bought nine pies for a total cost of $53.25.There is no tax charged.How many apple pies did Susan buy?

Answer 1

5.75a + 6.5c = 53.25

a + c = 9

c = 9 - a

5.75a + 58.5 - 6.5a = 53.25

5.25 = 0.75a

a = 7

7 + c = 9

c = 2

she bought 7 apple pies

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