Solve the problem.
-Mark has $75 to spend on salmon at $5.00 per pound and/or chicken at $3.00 per pound. If he buys s pounds of salmon and c pounds of chicken, the equation 5s + 3c = 75 must be satisfied. How much salmon did Mark buy if
He bought 5 pounds of chicken?
A) 12 lb
B) 16 lb
C) 19 lb
D) 17 lb

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Substituting c = 5 into the equation 5s + 3c = 75 gives 5s + 3(5) = 75. Simplifying, 5s + 15 = 75. Subtracting 15 from both sides gives 5s = 60. Dividing both sides by 5 gives s = 12.

Solve the Problem. -Mark Has $75 to Spend on Salmon at $5.00 Per