Question

Emily bought 2 burgers and 4 drinks for $20. Deja bought 2 burgers and 2 drinks for $14. What was the cost of each burger and each drink?

A:The burger cost $4; the drink cost $3.
B:The burger cost $2; the drink cost $4.
C:The burger cost $5; the drink cost $3.
D:The burger cost $3; the drink cost $2.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Since 14 to 20 is 2 to 4 , 6 is the difference, so 6 ÷ 2 = 3, cost of drink. So 14- 3x2=8, 8 ÷ 2= 4, cost of burger.

Answer 2

Answer:

A:The. burger cost $4; the drink cost $3.