SOLUTION: jim buys a dozen oranges and ten apples for $2.20. Jane buys a half dozen oranges and four pears for $1.20. John buys a half dozen pears and three apples for $1.20. Which cost more

SOLUTION: jim buys a dozen oranges and ten apples for $2.20. Jane buys a half dozen oranges and four pears for $1.20. John buys a half dozen pears and three apples for $1.20. Which cost more

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Question 846430: jim buys a dozen oranges and ten apples for $2.20. Jane buys a half dozen oranges and four pears for $1.20. John buys a half dozen pears and three apples for $1.20. Which cost more, the cost of one apple and one pear? or the cost of two pears?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12o+10a=220,
6o+4p=120,
6p+3a=120
a = 10 cents, o = 10 cents, p = 15 cents

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