Is it me being retarded or did ETS screw up again?

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a scenario from a GRE practice question related to the cost of hamburgers and French fries at a restaurant. The original poster presents an equation derived from the problem statement but expresses confusion over a discrepancy between their calculated answer and the answer provided in the booklet.

Discussion Character

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Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to set up a simultaneous equation to solve for the price of hamburgers based on given costs of French fries. Some participants question the arithmetic involved in the calculations presented.

Discussion Status

The discussion reflects a mix of frustration and humor, with participants acknowledging the original poster's concerns while also pointing out potential errors in the calculations. There is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the original poster's approach, but some guidance is offered regarding the arithmetic.

Contextual Notes

The original poster expresses significant frustration with the test booklet's answer, suggesting a possible misunderstanding or error in their own calculations. There is an informal tone in the responses, indicating a shared experience of stress related to test preparation.

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Homework Statement


K this is a question from GRE Testbook.

At Blinky Burgers restaurant, two hamburgers and five orders of French fries cost the same as four hamburgers and two orders of French fries. If the restaurant charges $1.50 for a single order of French fries, how much does it charge for two hamburgers?


Homework Equations


Some Simultaneous Equation..

The Attempt at a Solution


Suppose
X = Hamburgers
Y = French Fries

then

2X + 5Y = 4X + 2Y

Substituting Y = 1.50

2X + 7.5 = 4X + 3

3.5 = 2X

We are asked for the price of two hamburgers therefore, $3.50 is the answer

BUT THE BOOKLET SAYS $4.50 IS THE ANSWER WTF?

Can you please tell me if my brain isn't working properly today, before I make a freakin' call to ETS today? Sorry about my tone, but I'm just pissed that these guys make the dumbest mistake as this, provided they really did.
 
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Because 7.5-3 is not equal to 3.5.
 
Dick said:
Because 7.5-3 is not equal to 3.5.

It must be the Kegs and those shots of Jack Daniels I had yesterday.. Thanks
 
Could also be time to take a stress break. You sound a little overwrought.