SOLUTION: My question is. 5 small candles and 3 large candles for $6.40 4 small candles and 6 large candles for $7.50. What is the T of the large candles and the S of the small candles?

Question 805626: My question is. 5 small candles and 3 large candles for $6.40 4 small candles and 6 large candles for $7.50. What is the T of the large candles and the S of the small candles?
Answer by erica65404(394) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5S+3T=6.40
4S+6T=7.50
now solve for S

plug S into

now plug in .66 into

Small candles cost $.88 and large candles cost $.66.
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