A party rental company has chairs and tables for rent. The total cost

Question

to rent 8 chairs and 3 tables is $38. The total cost to rent 2 chairs and 5 tables is $35. What is the cost to rent each chair and table?

Answer 1

8c + 3t = 38

2c + 5t = 35

chair $2.50, table $6

8x2.5 +3x6 = 38

2x2.5 + 5x6 = 35