Question

mylar balloons cost $1.25 each, and latex balloons cost $0.75 each. What equations can be used to find the number of each type of balloon in a bunch of 18 balloons that cost $19?

Answer 1

Mylar Ballons: 11

Latex Balloons: 7

Explanation:

1.25 times 11 equals 13.75

.75 times 7 equals 5.25

5.25+ 13.75 equals 19

11 + 7 equals 18.

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