The church youth group is selling snacks to raise money to attend their convention. Amy sold 2 pounds of candy, 3 boxes of cookies, and 1 can of popcorn for a total sales of $65. Brian sold 6 pounds of candy, 4 boxes of cookies, and 3 cans of popcorn for a total sales of $170. Paulina sold 8 pounds of candy, 8 boxes of cookies, and 5 cans of popcorn for a total sales of $250. What is the cost of each item? (Simplify your answers completely.) 1 lb of candy$  1 box of cookies$  1 box of popcorn$

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The church youth group is selling snacks to raise money to attend their convention. Amy sold 2 pounds of candy, 3 boxes of cookies, and 1 can of popcorn for a total sales of $65. Brian sold 6 pounds of candy, 4 boxes of cookies, and 3 cans of popcorn for a total sales of $170. Paulina sold 8 pounds of candy, 8 boxes of cookies, and 5 cans of popcorn for a total sales of $250. What is the cost of each item? (Simplify your answers completely.)
1 lb of candy$ 
1 box of cookies$ 
1 box of popcorn$
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Amy sold 2 pounds of candy, 3 boxes of cookies, and 1 can of popcorn for a total sales of $65. 

Brian sold 6 pounds of candy, 4 boxes of cookies, and 3 cans of popcorn for a total sales of $170

Paulina sold 8 pounds of candy, 8 boxes of cookies, and 5 cans of popcorn for a total sales of $250 

We have to find the cost of each item. 

 

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