We have $18.33 to spend on vegetable plants for our garden. Tomato plants cost $0.87 each, and pepper plants cost $0.33 each. There is space in the garden for 31 plants.
How many of each are bought?
A) 13 tomatoes and 18 peppers
B) 16 tomatoes and 15 peppers
C) 18 tomatoes and 13 peppers
D) 15 tomatoes and 16 peppers

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To solve, set up the equations: 0.87T + 0.33P = 18.33 and T + P = 31. Solving these, T = 15 and P = 16.

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