Question

Rita paid $82 for 5 trees and 1 shrub. Lilly bought 2 trees and 1 shrub for $37. Find the cost per tree and the cost per shrub.

Answer 1

trees cost $15

Shrub cost $7

Explanation:

Given data

Rita paid $82 for 5 trees and 1 shrub

5x+y= 82---------1

Lilly bought 2 trees and 1 shrub for $37

2x+y= 37----------2

from 1

y= 82-5x

put the value of y in 2

2x+82-5x= 37

2x-5x= 37-82

-3x=-45

x= 45/3

x=$15

put the value of x in 1

5(x)+y= 82

5*15+y=82

75+y=82

y=82-75

y=$7

Hence, trees cost $15

Shrub cost $7