What is the total cost of his purchase?

Question

At the county fair, Darius can purchase 3 candy apples and 4 bags of peanuts for $11.33. He can purchase 9 candy apples and 5 bags of peanuts for $23.56. Darius decides to purchase 2 candy apples and 3 bags of peanuts.

Answer 1

let

price of candy = x

price of peanut = y

 

3x+4y =11.33

9x+5y = 23.56

 

solve these 2 equation  to find the value of x and y

and then find the total cost of purchase