A group of 3 friends order a combo meal which includes two slices of pizza and a drink. Each drink is priced at $2.50. If the combined total is $31.50, how much is the cost of a slice of pizza

Answer:The cost of each slice of pizza is $ 14.5  Step-by-step explanation:Given as :The combined total of  2 slices and 1 drink cost = $ 31.50The price of each drink = $ 2.50Let The number of slices = SThe number of drink = DAccording to question 2 × S + 1 × D = $ 31.50∵ 1 drink cost $ 2.50So,  2 × S + 1 × D = $ 31.50Or,  2 × S + 1 × $ 2.50 = $ 31.50Or,  2 × S  = $ 31.50 - $ 2.50Or , 2 × S  = $ 29 ∴  S = [tex]\frac{29}{2}[/tex] = $ 14.5Hence The cost of each slice of pizza is $ 14.5   Answer