SOLUTION: A lorry is loaded with two different types of boxes. If 150 of box A and 115 of box B are loaded onto the truck, its capacity of 10 tonnes is reached. If 300 of box A are loaded

Question 1013418: A lorry is loaded with two different types of boxes. If 150 of box A and 115
of box B are loaded onto the truck, its capacity of 10 tonnes is reached. If
300 of box A are loaded , then the truck can only take 30 of box B before
the capacity of 10 tonnes is reached. Find the weight of each box.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A, amount of weight box A
B, amount of weight box B

Simplify the system.

Elimination Method is the obvious way to start the system solution steps.
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