Question 1096741
Let {{{ a }}} = number of bowls produced
Let {{{ b }}} = number of plates produced
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Convert hrs to min
(1) {{{ 3a + 2b = 8*60 }}}
(2) {{{ .25a + .2b = 44 }}}
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(1) {{{ 3a + 2b = 480 }}}
and
(2) {{{ 25a + 20b = 4400 }}}
(2) {{{ 5a + 4b = 880 }}}
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Multiply both sides of (1) by {{{ 2 }}}
Subtract (2) from (1)
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(1) {{{ 6a + 4b = 960 }}}
(2) {{{ -5a - 4b = -880 }}}
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{{{ a = 80 }}}
(1) {{{ 3a + 2b = 480 }}}
Solve for {{{ b }}}