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

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In summary, the conversation is about a question from a GRE testbook regarding the cost of hamburgers and French fries at Blinky Burgers restaurant. The conversation includes a solution attempt using simultaneous equations and a discrepancy between the answer in the booklet and the answer obtained. The speaker also mentions possible factors affecting their ability to solve the problem accurately.
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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.
 
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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
 
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Could also be time to take a stress break. You sound a little overwrought.
 

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