From November to December of 2015, the price per share of BP Oil dropped from...

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From November to December of 2015, the price per share of BP Oil dropped from $86.25 to $64.25. Exxon shares also dropped from $98.75 to $82.75.

In November, your rich cousin invested $76,348.75 into a combination of BP and Exxon shares. By December they sold their shares for $62,846.75 losing $13,502 from their investment.

How many of each stock did they purchase?

They purchased ? BP shares and ? Exxon shares.

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