Question

Fiona bought some socks that cost $4.95 for each pair and some belts that cost $6.55 each. Fiona spent $27.95 in all. Let a represent the number of pairs of socks purchased and b the number of belts purchased.

Answer 1

The answer on edge 2021 is C.) 4.95a + 6.55b = 27.95

Explanation:

Answer 2

The question lacks the total number of socks and belts altogether. Thsi value is necessary so that we can create another equation to solve the unknowns.

if assumed that a = b, the answer, a = b = 2.43 will not make sense since you cannot buy 43% of a pair of socks. Completely define the conditions so that the answer can be obtained.

by trial and error, 3 pair of socks and 2 belts would be a sensible answer