Paul spent $69 on 7 hostas and 2 geraniums. Scott spent $162 on 14 hostas and 12 geraniums. What is the cost of one hosta and the cost of one geranium?

Question

Paul and Scott each improved their yards by planting hostas and geraniums. They bought their supplies from the same store. Paul spent $69 on 7 hostas and 2 geraniums. Scott spent $162 on 14 hostas and 12 geraniums. What is the cost of one hosta and the cost of one geranium?

Answer 1

7H + 2G = 69

14H + 12G = 162

14H + 4G =138 subtract to eliminate H

8G = 24

G = $3 for geraniums

7H = 69-6 = 63

H= 63/7 = $9 hostas