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Question 853526: Matthew has two different stocks. One of the stocks is worth twice as much per share as the other. He Has 17 shares of the more valuable stock and 41 share of the other stock. His total assets in stocks is $3600. How much is the less expensive stock worth per share Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 17*2x+41x=3600
34x+41x=3600
75x=3600
25x=1200
x=48 less expensive per share
2x=96 more expensive per share
