Anna and Celine buy fruit. Anna pays $3.66 for 4 apples and 3 peaches. Celine pays $4.00 for 2 apples and 5 peaches. What is the price for one apple? Write your answer in dollars.

Question

need help please find the price of one apple

Answer 1

4A +3P = 366

2A +5P = 400

4A + 10P = 800

4A + 3P = 366

7P = 434

P = 434/7 = 62 cents for a pear

2A + 5(62) = 400

2A = 400- 310 = 90

A = 90/2 = 45 cents for an apple = $.45

4(45) + 3(62) = 180 + 186 = 366

2(45) + 5(62) = 90 + 310 = 400