Question

On a family outing, Tyler bought 5 cups of hot cocoa and 4 pretzels for $18.40. Some of his family members would like a second serving, so he went back to the same food stand and bought another 2 cups of hot cocoa and 4 pretzels for $11.20.
5c + 4p = 18.40
2c + 4p = 11.20
Solution: (2.4, 1.6)
What does the solution mean in context?
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Tyler bought 2.4 pretzels and 1.6 cups of hot cocoa
Tyler spent $2.40 and then another $1.60 extra the second order
Tyler spent $2.40 more the first order and $1.60 more the second order
Tyler spent $2.40 for each pretzel and $1.60 for each cup of hot cocoa
Tyler bought 2.4 times more pretzels than cups of hot cocoa

Answer one and DO BETTER

Answer 1

Correct meaning (not listed): Tyler paid $2.40 for each cup of hot cocoa and $1.60 for each pretzel.

Work: subtract the second equation from the first: 3c = 7.20 → c = 2.40. Then 2(2.40) + 4p = 11.20 → 4p = 6.40 → p = 1.60.

None of the provided choices state that exactly — choice 4 is close but has the two items reversed.