Michael breeds chickens and ducks. Last month, he sold 50 chickens and 30 ducks for $550. This month, he sold 44 chickens and 36 ducks for $532. How much does a chicken cost, and how much does a duck cost? A chicken costs $ and a duck costs $

Michael breeds chickens and ducks. Last month, he sold 50 chickens and 30 ducks for $550. This month, he sold 44 chickens and 36 ducks for $532. How much does a chicken cost, and how much does a duck cost? A chicken costs $ and a duck costs $

Intermediate Algebra

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ISBN:9780998625720

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Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.4: Solve Mixture And Uniform Motion Applications

Problem 2.81TI: During her shift at the museum ticket booth, Leah sold 115 tickets for a total of $1,163. Adult...

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How much does a chicken cost, and how much does a duck cost?

Michael breeds chickens and ducks.
Last month, he sold 50 chickens and 30 ducks for $550. This month, he sold 44 chickens and 36 ducks for
$532.
How much does a chicken cost, and how much does a duck cost?
A chicken costs $
and a duck costs $

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