SOLUTION: there are 20 pieces of candy that sue bought, reeces were .45 each and snickers were .75 each. the total was $12.69. How much of each did sue buy? Thank you! shelly

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Question 387864: there are 20 pieces of candy that sue bought, reeces were .45 each and snickers were .75 each. the total was $12.69. How much of each did sue buy? Thank you! shelly
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r + s = 20

45r + 75s = 1269

something is amiss
the prices of both candies end in 5 , this means that the total cost must end in either 5 or 0