SOLUTION: Twenty-four tropical fish are on sale, some selling for $6 each and the rest selling for $10 each. Anyone buying all the cheaper fish would spend as much as anyone buying all the m

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Question 548016: Twenty-four tropical fish are on sale, some selling for $6 each and the rest selling for $10 each. Anyone buying all the cheaper fish would spend as much as anyone buying all the more expensive fish. How many cheaper fish are on sale?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6)(x) = (10)(24 - x)