Question 1179776
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A contractor buys 15 yd2 of nylon carpet and 26 yd2 of wool carpet for $1345. 
A second purchase, at the same prices, includes 10 yd2 of nylon carpet and 20 yd2 of wool carpet for $990. 
Find the cost per square yard of the wool carpet.
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Write equations as you read 


    15N + 26W = 1345       (1)

    10E + 20G =  990       (2)


You need find W.  Use the determinant method (the Cramer's rule)



    W = {{{(15*990 - 10*1345)/(15*20-10*26)}}} = 35  dollars.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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