Question

ken has 5 lemons and 3 oranges in his shopping trolley and the cost of the fruit is $3.50. Barbie, with 2 lemons and 4 oranges pays $2. 10 for her fruit. how much does each type of fruit cost?

Answer 1

A) 5 L + 3 O = 3.50

B) 2 L + 4 O = 2.10

Multiplying B) by -2.5

B) -5L -10 O = -5.25 then a adding A)

A) 5L + 3 O = 3.50

-7 O = -1.75

Oranges = .25 each

Lemons = .55 each

Explanation: