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?

Answer 1

Answer choices:

chips = $3; dip = $5

chips = $1; dip = $4

chips = $1.50; dip = $3.50

chips = $2; dip = $3