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The number of calories in a 100-g serving of fruit varies by the type of fruit. A snack consisting of
on serving each of peach, apple, and banana contains 124 calories. A snack consisting of two
servings of peach and one serving of banana contains 160 calories. A snack consisting of one
serving of peach, 2 servings of apple, and two servings of banana contains 188 calories. How
many calories are in a 100-g serving of each type of fruit?

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Answer:

A=24, B=40, P=60

Explanation:

given:

P+A+B=124

2P+B=160

P+2A+2B=188

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P=188-2A-2B

P=124-A-B

188-2A-2B=124-A-B

188-A-B=124

188=124+A+B

A+B=64

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P+A+B=124

P=60

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2P+B=160

120+B=160

B=40

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A+B=64

A=24

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If we substitute each variable in the three given equations for these values, the equations hold true. Therefore, these are the correct values.

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