Question

Gabe spent $12.25 on 2 hamburgers and 3 french fries. Andrew bought 5 hamburgers and 2 fries and paid $21. How much was a burger, and how much for an order of fries?

a) The cost of hamburgers and fries is analyzed.
b) The price of hamburgers and fries per unit is calculated.
c) The total amount spent by Gabe and Andrew is determined.
d) The savings made by Andrew compared to Gabe are discussed.

Answer 1

To find the cost of a hamburger and an order of fries, we can set up a system of equations and solve them. The cost of a hamburger is $2.50, and the cost of an order of fries is $2.a) The cost of hamburgers and fries is analyzed.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the cost of a hamburger and an order of fries, we can set up a system of equations using the given information. Let's assume the cost of a burger is 'x' dollars and the cost of an order of fries is 'y' dollars.

From Gabe's purchase, we can write the equation: 2x + 3y = 12.25. From Andrew's purchase, we can write the equation: 5x + 2y = 21.

Solving this system of equations, we find that a burger costs $2.50 and an order of fries costs $2.