Question

4. GRADUATION PARTY For a graduation party, Patrick bought packages of paper napkins and packages of

paper plates. The napkins cost $6 per package, and the plates cost $12 per package. Patrick bought a total of 15.
packages and paid a total of $132. How many plates did Patrick buy?
Please help!!!

Answer 1

11 don't ask 11

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 7 Plates

Explanation:

Use Algebra

1. Write this as an algebraic equation.

a) 6N + 12P = 132

b) N + P = 15

2. Now solve this equation. You will get an answer of 8 Napkins and 7 Plates.