SOLUTION: A tunnel toll is $1.25 for cars and $2.00 for trucks. In one hour $40.00 is collected from 23 vehicles. How many cars and trucks paid the toll?

SOLUTION: A tunnel toll is $1.25 for cars and $2.00 for trucks. In one hour $40.00 is collected from 23 vehicles. How many cars and trucks paid the toll?

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Question 831567: A tunnel toll is $1.25 for cars and $2.00 for trucks. In one hour $40.00 is collected from 23 vehicles. How many cars and trucks paid the toll?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t+c=43
2t+1.25c=40
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