Five years ago,a high-school cafeteria charged $5.85 for three pieces of fruit and a chicken salad. Today, each piece of fruit costs 12% more, while a chicken salad costs 15% more.The new cost of three pieces of fruit and a chicken salad is $6.66. Determine the new prices of a piece of fruit and a chicken salad.

Five years ago,a high-school cafeteria charged $5.85 for three pieces of fruit and a chicken salad. Today, each piece of fruit costs 12% more, while a chicken salad costs 15% more.The new cost of three pieces of fruit and a chicken salad is $6.66. Determine the new prices of a piece of fruit and a chicken salad.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.2: Use A Problem Solving Strategy

Problem 2.44TI: The mix Ricardo plans to use to make brownies says that each brownie will be 190 calories, and 76...

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