SOLUTION: A contractor buys 14 yd of nylon carpet and 20 yd of wool carpet for $1752. A second purchase, at the same prices, includes 16 yd of nylon carpet and 27 yd of wool carpet for $2226

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Question 1154038: A contractor buys 14 yd of nylon carpet and 20 yd of wool carpet for $1752. A second purchase, at the same prices, includes 16 yd of nylon carpet and 27 yd of wool carpet for $2226. Find the cost per yard of the wool carpet.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39627) About Me  (Show Source):
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This looks familiar. This or something like it was solved less than a week ago.


n, Nylon price
w, Wool price

system%2814n%2B20w=1752%2C16n%2B27w=2226%29----------you choose how to solve.