Icee’s Ice Cream sells three sizes of ice cream cones; small, medium, and large. In the first hour of opening, Icee’s sells 5 small cones, 3 medium cones, and 1 large cone for a total of $10.50. On the second hour, Icee’s sells 6 small cones, 5 medium cones, and 1 large cone for a total of $14.25. In the third hour, Icee’s sells 3 small cones, 8 medium cones, and 2 large cones for a total of $18.75. How much does charge per small, medium, and large cone of ice cream?
Hint: How can you add/subtract one of the equations to eliminate two variables at once?
Small cone: $1.50
Medium cone: $2.50
Large cone: $3.75