Question

Daniel buys
5
markers and
2
folders for $9. Grace buys
3
markers and
6
folders for $15. Let
m
represent the cost of one marker and
f
represent the cost of one folder. Which system of equations represents this situation?
Select one answer
A
5
m
+
2
f
=
9
and
3
m
+
6
f
=
15

B
2
m
+
5
f
=
9
and
6
m
+
3
f
=
15

C
5
m
+
2
f
=
15
and
3
m
+
6
f
=
9

Answer 1

A

Daniel: 5 markers and 2 folders for $9 → 5m + 2f = 9.
Grace: 3 markers and 6 folders for $15 → 3m + 6f = 15.