Question

Danielle and Michelle visited a candy shop. Danielle bought 10 pounds of strawberry taffy and 1 pound of banana taffy for $46. Michelle bough 1 pound of strawberry taffy and 1 pound of banana taffy for $10. How much does each type of taffy cost?

Answer 1

Banana Taffy: $6.00

Strawberry Taffy: $4.00

Explanation:

$46 → $40 + $6

$40/10 = $4

$4 + $6 = $10