How much is the student council selling each drink for?

Question

The student council is raising money by selling hot apple cider and hot chocolate.They sold 72 apple ciders and 29 hot chocolates at the football game, raising a total of $245. They raised $139 at the soccer game by selling 23 apple ciders and 70 hot chocolates. How much is the student council selling each drink for?

Answer 1

72a +29h =245

23a =70h = 139

$3 for 1 apple cider

$1 for 1 hot chocolate

(72(3) + 29(1) = 216+29 = 245

23(3) + 70(1) = 69+70 = 139