SOLUTION: Two dozen eggs and a loaf of bread coast K4.82.Half a dozen eggs and two loaves of bread cost K2.29.Find the cost of a loaf of bread.
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Question 1117474: Two dozen eggs and a loaf of bread coast K4.82.Half a dozen eggs and two loaves of bread cost K2.29.Find the cost of a loaf of bread. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two dozen eggs and a loaf of bread coast K4.82.Half a dozen eggs and two loaves of bread cost K2.29.Find the cost of a loaf of bread.
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Equations:
2e + b = 4.82
(1/2)e+2b = 2.29
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Modify and solve for "b"::
2e + b = 4.82
2e + 8b = 4*2.29
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Subtract and solve for "b"::
7b = 4.34
b = K0.62 per loaf
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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