The Walnut Cove Ruritan Club sells hot dogs and drinks from a concession stand at the annual 4th of July parade. Carl bought 6 hot dogs and 4 drinks and paid $17.00. Susan purchased 3 hot dogs And 4 drinks and was charged $12.50. What is the cost of 1 hot dog and what is the cost of 1 drink?
A) $1.50 for a hot dog; $2.00 for a drink
B) $2.00 for a hot dog; $1.50 for a drink
C) $1.60 for a hot dog; $1.85 for a drink
D) $1.40 for a hot dog; $2.15 for a drink

Question

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Let x be the cost of a hot dog and y be the cost of a drink.From the given information, we have:6x + 4y = 173x + 4y = 12.5Solving these equations, we get:x = 1.50y = 2.00Therefore, the cost of a hot dog is $1.50 and the cost of a drink is $2.00.

The Walnut Cove Ruritan Club Sells Hot Dogs and Drinks