document.write( "Question 504565: Please help me with this equation: A restaurant manager buys 100lb of hambure and 50lb of steak for a total cost of $490. A second purchase at the same prices, includes 150lb of hambureger and 100lb of steak. Total cost is 860. Find the price of 1lb of steak. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #339632 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 100m+50n=490 \n" ); document.write( "150m+100n=860 \n" ); document.write( "200m+100n=980 \n" ); document.write( "50m=980-860=120 \n" ); document.write( "m=120/50=$2.40 per lb of hamburger \n" ); document.write( "n=$5.00 per lb. of steak.. \n" ); document.write( " |