SOLUTION: The cost of a pencil is 25 cents more than the cost of a eraser. If the cost of 8 pencils and 10 erasers is $12.80, find the cost each.

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Question 1097389: The cost of a pencil is 25 cents more than the cost of a eraser. If the cost of 8 pencils and 10 erasers is $12.80, find the cost each.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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p=e+.25
8p+10e=12.80