Caroline buys 5 rubbers and 5 crayons for £10. Elliot buys 1 rubber and 2 crayons for £2.75. Work out the cost of one rubber and one crayon.

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Imlouisrussell · Answer 1 · 2023-01-16T05:17:20+0000

Answer:

5R + 5C = 1000

1R + 2C = 275

(1R + 2C = 275) x 5 = 5R + 10C = 1375

(5R + 10C = 1375) - (5R + 5C = 1000) = 5C =375

CRAYON = 75p

RUBBER = 125p