SOLUTION: there were 12 packages total, split between small flat-rate boxes for Php 5 each and medium flat-rate boxes for Php 10.50 each. The total cost was about Php 110. How many of each t

Question 1164535: there were 12 packages total, split between small flat-rate boxes for Php 5 each and medium flat-rate boxes for Php 10.50 each. The total cost was about Php 110. How many of each type did she ship?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the 2X2 system for

and

I believe you have misstated the problem because, as written, this problem does not have an integer solution and the idea of fractional packages is ludicruous.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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