Question

Amy is selling turtles for 3. 00 and rabbits for 5. 0. On Monday, she sold 28 animals for $110. 0. How many turtles and how many were rabbits?

Answer 1

13 rabbits 15 turtles

Explanation:

T + R = 28

3T +5R = 110

Multiply the first by -3 to eliminate T

-3T -3R =-84

3T + 5R = 110

AD BOTH ( T will be cancelled)

2R = 26

R = 13 (13 rabbits)

28-13= 15 (15 turtles)

13x5 = 65

15x3 = 45

13x5 =65

45+65 = $110