Bhavik bought 3 liters of milk and 5 loaves of bread for a total of $11. A month later, he bought 4 liters of milk and 4 loaves of bread at the same prices, for a total of $10.

How much does a liter of milk cost, and how much does a loaf of bread cost?

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7 October, 03:27

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M = cost of milk

b = cost of bread

3m + 5b = $11

4m + 4b = $10

7m + 9b = $21

After alot of algebra you get the answer

m = $.75

b = $1.75

Bhavik bought 3 liters of milk and 5 loaves of bread for a total of $11. A month later, he bought 4 liters of milk and 4 loaves of bread at the same prices, for a total of $10.How much does a liter of milk cost, and how much does a loaf of bread cost?