SOLUTION: you buy 25 boxes of candy and spend $28.00. a box of peppermint cost $1.00 a box and candy canes cost $1.30 a box. how many of each type of candy did you buy?

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Question 255511: you buy 25 boxes of candy and spend $28.00. a box of peppermint cost $1.00 a box and candy canes cost $1.30 a box. how many of each type of candy did you buy?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I only buy spearmint candy canes now.
p+c=25
p*1+c*1.3=28
c=10 p=15
15+13=28