You must have copied something wrong. For the cost could be any amount anywhere from 64 cents to $1.18. Suppose apples sold for 3 cents, oranges for 37 cents and bananas for 64 cents. Then 2 apples, at 3 cents each would sell for 6 cents or $0.06, 4 oranges, at 37 cents would sell for $1.48. And the total is $0.06+$1.48 = $1.54. Also, 2 oranges, at 37 cents each would sell for 74 cents or $0.74, 4 bananas, at 24 cents each would sell for 96 cents or $0.96. And the total is $0.74+$0.96 = $1.70. Then the cost of 1 Apple, 1 Orange and 1 Banana = $0.03+$0.37+$0.24 = $.64 ------------------------------------------- On the other hand, suppose apples sold for 75 cents, oranges for 1 cent, and bananas for 42 cents. Then 2 apples, at 75 cents each would sell for $1.50, 4 oranges, at 1 cent each, would sell for $0.04. And the total is $1.50+$0.04 = $1.54. Also, 2 oranges, at 1 cent each would sell for 2 cents or $0.02, 4 bananas, at 42 cents each would sell for $1.68. And the total is $0.02+$1.68 = $1.70. Then the cost of 1 Apple, 1 Orange and 1 Banana = $0.75+$0.01+$0.42 = $1.18. There are many, many solutions. I think you may have copied one of the numbers wrong. If so, if you will put the corrected problem in the thank-you note form below, and I'll get back to you by email. I never charge any money, as I do this for fun. Edwin