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QuizMultiple Choice

Modeling with Systems of Linear Equations

Question 10 • FL-1200710-Mathematics for College Algebra A

A store sells both cold and hot beverages. Cold beverages, c, cost $1.50, while hot beverages, h, cost $2.00. On Saturday, drink receipts totaled $360, and 4 times as many cold beverages were sold as hot beverages.Which system of linear equations represents the beverage sales on Saturday?

Answer
A
4c = h1.5c + 2h = 360
B
c = 4h1.5c + 2h = 360
C
c + h = 3601.5c = 4(2h)
D
c + h = 3604(1.5c) = 2h
A store sells both cold and hot beverages. Cold…