Two teachers purchase supplies for their classrooms. Mr. Bowden purchases 18 journals and 40 pencils for $95.42.
Ms. Jacinto purchases 11 journals and 16 pencils for $53.33.
Each journal costs the same, and each pencil costs the same.

Cost of One Journal =  $3.99

Cost of One pen =  $0.59

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

Cost of One Journal = x

Cost of One pen = y

We can make equation from given statements.

Mr. Bowden purchases 18 journals and 40 pencils for $95.42.

Ms. Jacinto purchases 11 journals and 16 pencils for $53.33.

Now solving these equations to find the value of x

Multiply eq(1) with 2 and eq(2) with 5

We get the value of x is: x=3.99

Now, putting value of x in equation 1 to find value of y.

So, we get the value of y: y = 0.59

Now, finding the costs:

Cost of One Journal = x = $3.99

Cost of One pen = y = $0.59

answer: about 22.67

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