Let's assume that Jim bought r roses and s sunflowers.
From the given information, we can form two equations:
1) r + s = 19 (Jim bought 19 potted plants in total)
2) 11r + 15s = 225 (Jim spent a total of $225)
Now, let's solve the equations:
From equation 1, we can express r in terms of s:
r = 19 - s
Substituting this value of r into equation 2:
11(19 - s) + 15s = 225
209 - 11s + 15s = 225
4s = 16
s = 4
Now that we know that Jim bought 4 sunflowers (s = 4), we can find the value of r:
r = 19 - s
r = 19 - 4
r = 15
Therefore, Jim bought 15 roses and 4 sunflowers.
The correct statement is C. Jim bought 15 roses.
roses cost 11$ per pot. sunflowers cost 15$ per pot
Jim bought 19 potted plants and spent a total of $225
which would be a correct statement
A. Jim bot 15 roses
B. Jim bot 15 sunflowers
C.jim bought 4 roses
D. Jim bought 18 sunflowers
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