Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using elimination, and fill in
the blanks
A local service organization is wrapping gifts at the mall to raise money for charity. Yesterday,
they wrapped 40 small gifts and 13 large gifts, earning a total of $277. Today, they wrapped
35 small gifts and 28 large gifts, and earned $392. How much did they charge to wrap the
gifts?
The organization charges
to wrap a small gift and $
to wrap a large one.