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) (Show Source):