SOLUTION: Two woman, Ivy and Doris went to a retail shop and bought some items. Ivy bought 3 dozens of milk and 29 tins of tomato paste. Doris bought 2 dozens of milk and 31 tins of tomato p

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Question 1148784: Two woman, Ivy and Doris went to a retail shop and bought some items. Ivy bought 3 dozens of milk and 29 tins of tomato paste. Doris bought 2 dozens of milk and 31 tins of tomato paste. How much does a tin of milk and a tin of tomato paste cost if each of them paid Gh¢147.00 for the items
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L milk dozens
p tins tomato paste

system%283L%2B29p=147%2C2L%2B31p=147%29

May be easiest to 2*E1 and 3*E2 and eliminate L, then solve for p. Use result to find L.