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5 December, 18:12

A lady bought plates and bowls, 24 items in all. the price of each bowl was 60 cents; the price of each plate was 75 cents. the cost of the whole purchase was $15. how many plates did the lady buy?

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  1. 5 December, 18:17
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    A) p + b = 24

    B).75 +.60b = 15

    Multiplying equation A) by -.60

    A) -.60p + -.60b = - 14.4 Then adding this to B

    B).75 +.60b = 15

    .15p =.60

    plates = 4

    bowls = 20
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