Mike paid $14 for 3 mangos and an orange. The orange cost $2 more than each mango. What was the total cost of 5 mangos and 4 oranges

Question

Mike paid $14 for 3 mangos and an orange. The orange cost $2 more than each mango. What was the total cost of 5 mangos and 4 oranges

Answer 1

Let m = the cost of one mango

Let m+2 = the cost of one orange

3m + (m+2) = 14

4m + 2 = 14

4m = 12

m = #3.00

m+2 = $5.00

 

Total cost = 5(3) + 4(5) = 15 + 20 = $35