Question:
sherri has 23 pieces of jewelry to sell. she sells the bracelets for $2 and the necklaces for $3, and earns a total of $55. if the bracelets are represented by x and the necklaces are represented by y, which of the following systems of equations can be used to calculate the number of bracelets and necklaces sold?

answer choices:
a. x + y = 23, 3x + 2y = 55
b. x + y = 55, 3x + 2y = 23
c. x + y = 23, 2x + 3y = 55
d. x + y = 55, 2x + 3y = 23