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
4 c is equal to h 1 point 5 c plus 2 h is equal to 360
B
c plus h is equal to 360 4 times 1 point 5 c is equal to 2 h
C
c plus h is equal to 360 1 point 5 c is equal to 4 times 2 h
D
c is equal to 4 h 1 point 5 c plus 2 h is equal to 360
Explanation
Let c be the number of cold beverages and h the number of hot beverages. Four times as many cold beverages as hot beverages means c = 4h. The total receipts are 1.50c + 2h = 360, since cold drinks cost $1.50 and hot drinks cost $2.00. Choice D gives both equations.
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