The question lacks the total number of socks and belts altogether. Thsi value is necessary so that we can create another equation to solve the unknowns.
if assumed that a = b, the answer, a = b = 2.43 will not make sense since you cannot buy 43% of a pair of socks. Completely define the conditions so that the answer can be obtained.
by trial and error, 3 pair of socks and 2 belts would be a sensible answer
