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Emily is buying pens and markers for school. Packs of pens cost $2.75 each and packs of markers cost $3.25 each. If she bought a total 6 packs and spent $17.50, how many of each did she buy? How can i solve this with elimination in steps, i need this soon

A. 3 packs of pens and 3 packs of markers
B. 4 packs of pens and 1 pack of markers
C. 2 packs of pens and 4 packs of markers
D. 4 packs of pens and 2 packs of markers

User Xandros
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Answer:

It is D. D= 17.50

Explanation:

It is not A, A= 18 dollars.

Not b, B=14.25

It is not c, C= 18.50

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