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?

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Lola Oneal

16 March, 10:03

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?

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Brooks Duran · Answer 1

N the following step there is a multiplication error:

50c + 1330/3 - 110/3c = 550

150c + 1330 - 330c = 1650

110/3 was multiplied by 3 twice instead of once. It should just be 110

Continuing onward ...

150c + 1330 - 110c = 1650

40c = 320

c = 8