SAT Linear equations Question

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Question 1 · Easy · MathNovember 2024 Batch 2 · Q9Linear equations in two variables · 0 solved

A school swim team sold shirts to raise money. The team raised $13 f r o m e a c h s h or t - s l ee v e d s hi r t so l d an d r ai se d$ 14 from each long-sleeved shirt sold. The team raised a total of $423 from the sale of these shirts. The equation $13 x + 14 y = 423$ represents this situation. Which of the following is the best interpretation of y in this context?

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