Question

10 mugs and 2 plates cost £54

8 mugs and 2 plates cost £46
Write down and solve simultaneous equations

(M is the cost of a mug and p is the cost of a plate, in £

Answer 1

mug = 4

plate = 7

Explanation:

10 x + 2y =54

8x + 2y = 46

2x = 8

x = 4

2y = 14

y = 7