document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=237120>Question 237120</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> .  A manufacturer purchases a key component used in the production of their product from two different suppliers.  (They want to keep their flexibility by maintaining a relationship with both suppliers.)   The cost for this key component from supplier A is $3.35 per unit.  From supplier B, the component cost is $2.60 per unit.  The manufacturer needs to 7500 units and has $20,850 available to make the purchases.  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a. Set up a system of equations to describe this situation. (3 points)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b. Solve the system of equations to find the solution.  (3 points)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a. Set up a system of equations to describe this situation. (3 points)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   {3.35x+2.60y=20850}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   {    x+y = 7500   }  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "b. Solve the system of equations to find the solution. (3 points)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   3.35(1800) + 2.60(5700) = 20850<BR>\n" );
document.write( "    6030+ 14820 = 20850<BR>\n" );
document.write( "      20850 = 20850<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "      1800+5700= 7500<BR>\n" );
document.write( "         7500= 7500<BR>\n" );
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