Without solving, choose the correct solution by deciding which choice satisfies the given conditions.

At the local convenience store, 3 bags of chips and 7 containers of dip cost $31. However, 6 bags of chips and 3 containers of dip cost $18. What is the cost of one bag of chips and one container of dip?

Question

Without solving, choose the correct solution by deciding which choice satisfies the given conditions.

At the local convenience store, 3 bags of chips and 7 containers of dip cost $31. However, 6 bags of chips and 3 containers of dip cost $18. What is the cost of one bag of chips and one container of dip?

anonymous · Answer

Answer choices:

 chips = $3; dip = $5
		
chips = $1; dip = $4
		
chips = $1.50; dip = $3.50
		
chips = $2; dip = $3