Norman and Suzanne own 42 shares of a fast food restaurant stock and 66 shares of a toy company stock. At the close of the markets on a particular day in 2004, their stock portfolio consisting of these two stocks was worth $1944.00. The closing price of the fast food restaurant stock was $27 more per share than the closing price of the toy company stock on that day.

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Norman and Suzanne own 42 shares of a fast food restaurant stock and 66 shares of a toy company stock. At the close of the markets on a particular day in​ 2004, their stock portfolio consisting of these two stocks was worth ​$1944.00. The closing price of the fast food restaurant stock was ​$27 more per share than the closing price of the toy company stock on that day.

What was the closing price of each stock on that​ day?

The price per share of the fast food restaurant stock is $____

The price per share of the toy company stock is $____

Shaun · Answer

I think I got it, if someone wants to check it for me? Fast food was $34.50 Toy company was $7.50

Steve · Answer

42(x+27)+66x = 1944 you are correct