Use a system of equations to solve this problem.

Julie needs 8 ounces of snack mix that is made up of seeds and dried fruit. The seeds cost $1.25 per ounce and the dried fruit costs $2.25 per ounce. The 8 ounce snack mix costs $2.00 per ounce.


Let x = the amount of seeds. Let y = the amount of dried fruit.


How much of each snack should Julie purchase to satisfy the scenario?



A:6 ounces of seeds and 2 ounces of dried fruit



B:2 ounces of seeds and 6 ounces of dried fruit



C:5 ounces of seeds and 3 ounces of dried fruit



D:3 ounces of seeds and 5 ounces of dried fruit