The local beach resort is offering two weekand specials. One special includes a 2-night stay with 3 meals which costs $195. The other special includes a 3-night stay with 5 meals and costs $300. What is the cost of a 1-night stay?

a. $15.00
b. $35.00
c. $55.00
d. $75.00

Question

The local beach resort is offering two weekand specials. One special includes a 2-night stay with 3 meals which costs $195. The other special includes a 3-night stay with 5 meals and costs $300. What is the cost of a 1-night stay?

a. $15.00
b. $35.00
c. $55.00
d. $75.00

amistre64 · Answer

we have 2 variables and 2 equations to set up

amistre64 · Answer

2n + 3m = 195
3n + 5m = 300  ; now we can solve for n or m or both

anonymous · Answer

So what's the answer?

amistre64 · Answer

the answer is to work thru the problem :)

amistre64 · Answer

we can solve it by elimination prolly the easiest

amistre64 · Answer

nah, this way is fine

anonymous · Answer

multiply the 1st equation with 3 and 2nd equation with 2

anonymous · Answer

$$6n=390-9m$$$$6n=600-10m$$

anonymous · Answer

I just need the answer to see if my work was right

anonymous · Answer

the answer is d.

amistre64 · Answer

im sure you do, but to keep the place from not being used for unethical purposes, we really should help you thru the problem instead of simply giving out answers ...

anonymous · Answer

I knew my answer was right.

amistre64 · Answer

:)  good, what was your answer?

anonymous · Answer

My answer was D.

anonymous · Answer

u r right

anonymous · Answer

good , glad i could help

amistre64 · Answer

2(75) + 3m = 195
  150 + 3m = 195
             3m = 195-150
               m = 45/3
               m = 15

3(75) + 5m = 300
  225 + 5m = 300
             5m = 300-225
               m = 75/5 
               m = 15

i agree :)