SOLUTION: Jack bought a pizza and drink for $2.65. If the pizza cost a penny more than 3 times the cost of drink, how much did each cost?

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Question 612331: Jack bought a pizza and drink for $2.65. If the pizza cost a penny more than 3 times the cost of drink, how much did each cost?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 6.25
x= 0.01 +y
2y + 0.01 = 6.25
2y = 6.24
y = 3.14
y = 3.11