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The cost of 10 donuts and 2 cakes is the same. If the cost of 3 cakes and 5 donuts is $8, find the cost of a cake.
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The cost of 10 donuts and 2 cakes is the same. If the cost of 3 cakes and 5 donuts is $8, find the cost of a cake.
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2021-09-03T05:51:52+00:00
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Answer:
$2
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the cost of a donut and a cake be $d and $c respectively.
10d= 2c
Dividing both sides by 2:
5d= c —–(1)
3c +5d= 8 —–(2)
Substitute (1) into (2):
3c +c= 8
Simplify:
4c= 8
Divide both sides by 4:
c= 8 ÷4
c= 2
∴ The cost of a cake is $2.