Answer:
Number of apples = 6
Number of oranges = 5
Explanation:
At a store, apples cost $0.80 each and oranges cost $0.95 each. Harry buys some apples and oranges and spends $9.55. He buys a total of 11 pieces of fruit.
Let
Number of apples = x
Number of oranges = y
x + y = 11 (1)
0.80x + 0.95y = 9.55 (2)
From (1)
x = 11 - y
Substitute into (2)
0.80x + 0.95y = 9.55 (2)
0.80(11 - y) + 0.95y = 9.55
8.8 - 0.80y + 0.95y = 9.55
- 0.80y + 0.95y = 9.55 - 8.8
0.15y = 0.75
y = 0.75/0.15
y = 5
Substitute y = 5 into (1)
x + y = 11 (1)
x + 5 = 11
x = 11 - 5
x = 6
Number of apples = 6
Number of oranges = 5