SOLUTION: Jenny buys three apples and five lemons for $8.50, while a second shopper buys six apples and four lemons for $9,86. What is the price of each fruit?

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Question 726757: Jenny buys three apples and five lemons for $8.50, while a second shopper buys six apples and four lemons for $9,86. What is the price of each fruit?
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apples$1.03 each
lemons .94 each

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jenny buys three apples and five lemons for $8.50, while a second shopper buys six apples and four lemons for $9,86. What is the price of each fruit?

Cost of 1 lemon: $highlight_green%281.19%29

Cost of 1 apple: $highlight_green%280.85%29