Question

Michael breeds chickens and ducks.

Last month, he sold 50 chickens and 30 ducks for $550. This month, he sold 44 chickens and 36 ducks for $532.
How much does a chicken cost, and how much does a duck cost?
A chicken costs $_____ and a duck costs $_____.

Answer 1

Chicken:$8 Ducks:$5

Explanation:

Let's assume

Chickens= c

Ducks=d

50c + 30d = 550 (divide this by 10)--- 5c+3d=55

44c + 36d = 532 (divide this by 4)--- 11c+9d=133

Solving simultaneously:

5c + 3d = 55 (x9)

11c + 9d = 133 (x3)

45c + 27d = 495

33c + 27d = 399

By subtraction we get:

(45c-33c+27d-27d)= 96

12c = 96

Chicken = $ 8 (96/12)

Ducks: 50(8)+ 30d = 550

30d = 150

Ducks = $5 (150/30)