Question

At am Italian bistro, the costs of 2 plates of spaghetti and 1 salad is $27.50. The cost for 4 plates of spaghetti and 3 salads is $59.50. Find the cost of a plate of spaghetti and a salad.

Answer 1

$19.00

Explanation:

X= 1 plate spaghetti

Y= 1 salad

2x + y = $27.50

4x + 3x= $59.50

X= $8.50

Y= $10.50

One spaghetti and one salad is $19.00