How many of each can I buy for $5300?

I have one item worth $18 each and another item worth $6 each. I want to buy the same quantity of each item for $5300.  How would I go about solving this problem.
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18x + 6x = 5300
24x = 5300
x = 220.83333

Because you can't buy a partial item, you must round down.

x = 220

18x + 6x = 5300
18(220) + 6(220) = 5300
3960 + 1320 = 5280


Problem statement: How many of each can I buy for $5300?
I have one item worth $18 each and another item worth $6 each. I want to buy the same quantity of each item for $5300.  How would I go about solving this problem.

 

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