SOLUTION: michael bought 3 pencils and 2 rulers at a total cost of $2.30. nacey bought 3 rulers and 2 pencils for $2.00. what would be the cost of one pencil?
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Question 1064414: michael bought 3 pencils and 2 rulers at a total cost of $2.30. nacey bought 3 rulers and 2 pencils for $2.00. what would be the cost of one pencil? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! michael bought 3 pencils and 2 rulers at a total cost of $2.30. nancy bought 3 rulers and 2 pencils for $2.00. what would be the cost of one pencil?
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3p + 2r = 230
2p + 3r = 200
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9p + 6r = 3*230
4p + 6r = 2*200
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5p = 290
p = 58 cents (cost of one pencil)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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