SOLUTION: The football team bought several roses and several carnations for the cheer squad. The roses cost $1.50 each and the carnations cost $.80 each. They bought a total of 17 flowers an

Question 927768: The football team bought several roses and several carnations for the cheer squad. The roses cost $1.50 each and the carnations cost $.80 each. They bought a total of 17 flowers and paid $19.20. How many of each type of flower did the football team buy?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The football team bought several roses and several carnations for the cheer squad. The roses cost $1.50 each and the carnations cost $.80 each. They bought a total of 17 flowers and paid $19.20. How many of each type of flower did the football team buy?
-----------------
Equations:
r + c = 17 flowers
1.50r + 0.80c = 19.20
----------
Modify for elimination::
15r + 15c = 15*17
15r + 8c = 192
--------
Subtract and solve for "c"::
7c = 63
c = 9 (# of carnations bought)
r = 17-9 = 8 (# of roses bought)
---------
Cheers,
Stan H.
-----------

RELATED QUESTIONS
Problem: For a wedding, Shereda bought several dozen roses and several dozen carnations. (answered by richwmiller)

For a wedding, Shereda bought several dozen roses and several dozen carnations. The roses (answered by blwinbbbles)

Hello I'm really confused on my homework problem, it's: For a wedding, Shereda bought... (answered by stanbon,josmiceli,richwmiller,lynnlo)

for a wedding, mia bought several dozen of roses and several dozen carnations. the roses (answered by checkley71)

A florist sells roses for $1.50 each and carnations for $0.85 each. Suppose you purchase... (answered by fractalier)

Sevim is buying roses, tulips and carnations to make bouquets. At the wholesale market,... (answered by josgarithmetic)

the roses cost $15 per dozen and the carnations cost $8 per dozen. shereda bought a total (answered by mananth,Alan3354)

A wholesaler is offering two different package deals of roses and carnations to florists. (answered by Paul)

I need help!! A wholesaler is offering two different package deals of roses and... (answered by stanbon)