SOLUTION: The buyer for a large department store must order 40 coats, some fake fur and some leather. She is unsure of the expected sales. She can buy 25 fake fur coats and the rest leathe

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Question 301659: The buyer for a large department store must order 40 coats, some fake fur and some leather. She is unsure of the expected sales. She can buy 25 fake fur coats and the rest leather for $9,300 or 10 fake fur coats and the rest leather for $12,600. How much does she pay if she decides to split the order evenly? If I told you the answer is $ 10,400, in your own words using complete sentences explain how you would solve this problem.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25f+15l=9300
10f+30l=12600
f=150 l=370
20f+20l=10400
3000+7400=10400
It works