Question 399678: a business executive bought 40 stamps for $14.40. the purchase included .39 stamps and .24 stamps. How many of each type of stamp sold? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a business executive bought 40 stamps for $14.40. the purchase included .39 stamps and .24 stamps. How many of each type of stamp sold?
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t = 39 cent stamps
c = 24 cent stamps
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t + c = 40
39t + 24c = 1440
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Can you finish it?
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PS He's not much of a business man if he's buying his own stamps, and doesn't have a postage meter.
He won't be in business for long.
