Mathematics

Maribel

20 August, 17:47

Use a system of equations to solve this problem.

Hunter needs 10 ounces of a snack mix that is made up of seeds and dried fruit. The seeds cost $1.50 per ounce and the dried fruit costs $2.50 per ounce. The 10 ounce snack mix costs $2.20 per ounce.

Let x = the amount of seeds.

Let y = the amount of dried fruit.

How much of each snack should Hunter purchase to satisfy the scenario?

Question 10 options:

4 ounces of seeds and 5 ounces of dried fruit

5 ounces of seeds and 4 ounces of dried fruit

7 ounces of seeds and 3 ounces of dried fruit

3 ounces of seeds and 7 ounces of dried fruit