Question

A drink and a box of chocolate together cost $4. Two drinks and a box of chocolate together cost $5.50. How much is a box of chocolate?​

Answer 1

$2.50

Explanation:

the second price is when you add one more drink. Ti find the price of a drink you subtract $4 from $5.50

5.50 - 4 = 1.50

So a drinks cost $1.50. The price of ONE drink and a box of chocolates is $4. So subtract the drink price ($1.50) from $4

4 - 1.50 = 2.50

The cost of a box of chocolates is $2.50