We want to maximize [tex]x^3y^4z[/tex] subject to the constraint [tex]x+y+z=30[/tex].
The Lagrangian is
[tex]L(x,y,z,\lambda)=x^3y^4z-\lambda(x+y+z-30)[/tex]
with critical points where the derivatives vanish:
[tex]L_x=3x^2y^4z-\lambda=0[/tex]
[tex]L_y=4x^3y^3z-\lambda=0[/tex]
[tex]L_z=x^3y^4-\lambda=0[/tex]
[tex]L_\lambda=x+y+z-30=0[/tex]
[tex]\implies\lambda=3x^2y^4z=4x^3y^3z=x^3y^4[/tex]
We have
[tex]3x^2y^4z-4x^3y^3z=x^2y^3z(3y-4x)=0\implies\begin{cases}x=0,\text{ or}\\y=0,\text{ or}\\z=0,\text{ or}\\3y=4x\end{cases}[/tex]
[tex]3x^2y^4z-x^3y^4=x^2y^4(3z-x)=0\implies\begin{cases}x=0,\text{ or}\\y=0,\text{ or}\\3z=x\end{cases}[/tex]
[tex]4x^3y^3z-x^3y^4=x^3y^3(4z-y)=0\implies\begin{cases}x=0,\text{ or}\\y=0,\text{ or}4z=y\end{cases}[/tex]
Let's work with [tex]x=3z[/tex] and [tex]y=4z[/tex], for which we have
[tex]x+y+z=8z=30\implies z=\dfrac{15}4\implies\begin{cases}x=\frac{45}4\\y=15\end{cases}[/tex]
The smallest of these is C. 15/4.
Say we decided to expand our study and asked ten more urban homeowners what they pay each month for rent. Assume the sample deviation remains the same. What will happen to our samples standard error
Complete Question
The complete question is shown on the first uploaded image
Answer:
The correct option is C
Step-by-step explanation:
Generally the sample standard error is mathematically represented as
[tex]\sigma_{\= x } = \frac{\sigma }{ \sqrt{n} }[/tex]
Where [tex]\sigma[/tex] is the standard deviation and n is the sample size
Now looking at the formula we see that
[tex]\sigma_{\= x } \ \ \ \alpha \ \ \ \frac{1}{ \sqrt{n} }[/tex]
So at constant [tex]\sigma[/tex] if n increases [tex]\sigma_{\= x }[/tex] decreases
So from the question if ten more urban homeowners are asked the question the samples standard error decreases
whats is 5% in words?
Here are a few ways 5% could be written in words:
-five percent
-five thousandths (0.05)
Hope this helps! :)
Answer:
0.05
Step-by-step explanation:
Assuming you mean as a decimal...
5/100 = 0.05
ALTERNATIVELY
5% = Five Percent
0.05 = Five Thousandths, Zero Point Zero Five
THE PRICE OF AN ITEM FROM $10 TO $17. WHAT WAS THE PERCENT INCREASE IN THE PRICE OF THE ITEM?
Answer:
70%
Step-by-step explanation:
The method to find out percentage increase is by subtracting the original price from the increased price and making it into a fractional form with the denominator as 10 (out of 100%). So it results to this.
(original price - increased price) / 10
(17 - 10) / 10 = 7/10
7/10 can be converted from its fractional form to 70% i.e.its percentage.
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-10 + 7x + 24 - 2x
Your answer
Ellen baked 115 cookies and shared them equally with her 23 classmates. How many whole cookies each can Ellen and her classmates have?
Step-by-step explanation:
Ellen - 115/23
Classmates and Ellen got = 5 each
Find the first term in the sequence when u(subscript)31=197 and d= 10.
Answer:
197 = 10(31-1) + a
197 = 300 + a
-103 = a
You have two lines. Line A measures 12/16, and line B measures 3/4.
a) Line A is longer
b) The lines are equal.
c) Line B is longer.
Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's compare the two values of 12/16 and 3/4.
Notice that 12/16 isn't a simplified fraction; both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 4. So divide the top and bottom by 4:
12 / 4 = 3
16 / 4 = 4
We are left with:
12/16 = 3/4
Now, we see that Line A and Line B are equal in length, so the answer is B.
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In Omarion's bag of M&Ms, 1/3 were red, 1/4 were yellow, 1/6 were blue, and 1/4 were orange. He picks out a candy without looking. What color candy is he least likely to choose?
Answer:
RED
Step-by-step explanation:
First of all, we will make all candies common, so we will expand the denominators.1/3
1/4
1/6
1/4
all equal at 12So there is a total of 12 candiesthen the new version of the candies is4/12
3/12
2/12
3/12
the most red sugar#achievements
What integer is closest to 13/3 divided 2/11 I have been looking at this for while and my brain is going (⊙_◎)
Answer:
24
Step-by-step explanation:
13/3 / 2/11 = 13/3 * 11/2 = 143/6 = 23 and 5/6
23 and 5/6 is closest to 24.
Answer:
23 5/6
Step-by-step explanation:
which rigid transformation would map triangle AQR to triangle AKP
Step-by-step explanation:
A rotation about point A a reflection across the line containing AR a reflection across the line containing AQ a rotation about point R
Answer:
A rotation about point A
Step-by-step explanation:
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From her purchased bags, Rory counted 110 red candies out of 550 total candies. Using a 90% confidence interval for the population proportion, what are the lower and upper limit of the interval? Answer choices are rounded to the thousandths place.
Answer:
The Confidence Interval = (0.172, 0.228)
Where:
The lower limit = 0.172
The upper limit = 0.228
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula to be applied or used to solve this question is :
Confidence Interval formula for proportion.
The formula is given as :
p ± z × √[p(1 - p)/n]
n = Total number of red candies = 550 red candles
p = proportion = Number of red candies counted/ Total number of red candies
= 110/550 = 1/5 = 0.2
z = z score for the given confidence interval.
We are given a confidence interval of 90%. Therefore, the z score = 1.6449
Confidence Interval = p ± z × √[p(1 - p)/n]
Confidence Interval = 0.2 ± 1.6449 × √[0.2(1 - 0.2)/550]
= 0.2 ± 1.6449 √0.2 × 0.8/550
= 0.2 ± 1.6449 × 0.0170560573
= 0.2 ± 0.0280555087
Hence, the Confidence Interval = 0.2 ± 0.0280555087
0.2 - 0.0280555087 = 0.1719444913
Approximately = 0.172
0.2 + 0.0280555087 = 0.2280555087
Approximately = 0.228
Therefore, the Confidence Interval = (0.172, 0.228)
Where:
The lower limit = 0.172
The upper limit = 0.228
Answer:
Lower Limit: 0.172
Upper Limit: 0.228
Step-by-step explanation:
In cooking class, Shivani measures a stick
of butter. It is 13 centimeters long, 3
centimeters wide, and 3 centimeters tall. What
is the volume of the stick of butter?
Answer:
117 cm³
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the volume of a rectangular prism, we can simply multiply the length, width and height so the answer is 13 * 3 * 3 = 117 cm³.
Answer:
117 cubic centimeters
Step-by-step explanation:
Assuming that the stick of butter is a perfect rectangular prism, we can calculate the volume by simply multiplying the length, width, and the height as modeled by the volume equation:
V = LWH
For this, the L = 13cm, W = 3cm, and H = 3cm
So our volume in cubic centimeters will be:
V = LWH
V = (13cm) * (3cm) * (3cm)
V = (13cm) * (9cm^2)
V = 117 cm^3
So the volume of the stick of butter is 117 cubic centimeters.
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what would it be help!
Answer:
35°
Step-by-step explanation:
If BCD is 75, then BCA is 105.
105+40=145
180-145=35
So ABC is 35°
let f(x) = 9x - 2 and g(x) = -x + 3. find f(g(x)). a. -9x - 2 b. -9x + 5 c. -9x + 25 d. -9x + 27
Answer:
See below.
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]f(x)=9x-2 \text{ and } g(x)=-x+3\\f(g(x))=f(-x+3)\\f(-x+3)=9(-x+3)-2\\\text{Distribute and Simplify}\\-9x+27-2\\=-9x+25\\\text{Therefore, f(g(x))=-9x+25}\\\text{The answer is C}[/tex]
Brady buys a 1 1/2 pound package of pulled pork for $12.60. From the choices below, select the unit price of the pulled pork in the package per pound.
Answer:
Since you did not post the the choice I'll go with out them.
Step-by-step explanation:
$12.60 ÷ 1 1/2=
12.60 ÷ 1.5= $8.40
Answer:
$8.40/lb
Step-by-step explanation:
$12.60
The unit price is ------------ = $8.40/lb
1.5 lb
Can anyone please help : show that cos^{2} (θ)= 1 + cos(2θ) / 2 , using the compound angle formula
Answer:
Below
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's prove that cos^2(O) = 1+ cos(2O)/2
We khow that cos(2O) = 2 cos^2-1
● cos(2O) = 2 cos^2-1
Add one to both sides:
● cos(2O) +1 = 2 cos^2-1+1
● cos(2O) +1 = 2 cos ^2
Divide both sides by 2
● [cos(2O)+1]/2 = cos^2
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A mechanic charges $125 plus $25 per hour of labor. The equation c=25n+125
describes the total she would charge for a service visit, where n represents the number of
hours of labor and c is the total cost. Graph the equation and using the graph, find how
much he charges when she works 3 hours.
Answer:
See Attachment for graph
Charges = $200 when number of she works for 3 hours
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Charges = $25 per hour + $125 (c = 25n + 125)
Required
Graph the equation.
From the graph, determine c when n = 3
To plot the graph; first, we have to determine the points to use;
When n = 1
[tex]c = 25 * 1 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 25 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 150[/tex]
When n = 2
[tex]c = 25 * 2 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 50 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 175[/tex]
When n = 3
[tex]c = 25 * 3 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 75 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 200[/tex]
When n = 4
[tex]c = 25 * 4 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 100 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 225[/tex]
Plotting n on the x axis and c on the y axis; we have
c || n
1 || 150
2 || 175
3 || 200
4 || 225
(See attachment)
From the attachment;
When she works for 3 hour; This implies that n = 3
And c = $200 when n = 3
See Proof
[tex]c = 25n + 125[/tex]
Substitute 3 for n
[tex]c = 25 * 3 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 75 + 125[/tex]
[tex]c = 200[/tex]
Assume that f(x)=ln(1+x) is the given function and that Pn represents the nth Taylor Polynomial centered at x=0. Find the least integer n for which Pn(0.2) approximates ln(1.2) to within 0.01.
Answer:
the least integer for n is 2
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given;
f(x) = ln(1+x)
centered at x=0
Pn(0.2)
Error < 0.01
We will use the format;
[[Max(f^(n+1) (c))]/(n + 1)!] × 0.2^(n+1) < 0.01
So;
f(x) = ln(1+x)
First derivative: f'(x) = 1/(x + 1) < 0! = 1
2nd derivative: f"(x) = -1/(x + 1)² < 1! = 1
3rd derivative: f"'(x) = 2/(x + 1)³ < 2! = 2
4th derivative: f""(x) = -6/(x + 1)⁴ < 3! = 6
This follows that;
Max|f^(n+1) (c)| < n!
Thus, error is;
(n!/(n + 1)!) × 0.2^(n + 1) < 0.01
This gives;
(1/(n + 1)) × 0.2^(n + 1) < 0.01
Let's try n = 1
(1/(1 + 1)) × 0.2^(1 + 1) = 0.02
This is greater than 0.01 and so it will not work.
Let's try n = 2
(1/(2 + 1)) × 0.2^(2 + 1) = 0.00267
This is less than 0.01.
So,the least integer for n is 2
In this exercise we have to use the knowledge of Taylor Polynomial to calculate the requested function, this way we will have;
the least integer for n is 2
The function given in this exercise corresponds to:
[tex]f(x) = ln(1+x)[/tex]
knowing that the x point will be centered on:
[tex]x=0\\Pn(0,2)\\Error < 0.01[/tex]
By rewriting the equation we have to:
[tex][[Max(f^{(n+1)} (c))]/(n + 1)!] *0.2^{(n+1)} < 0.01[/tex]
So doing the derivatives related to the first function given in the exercise we have to:
[tex]f(x) = ln(1+x)[/tex]
First derivative: [tex]f'(x) = 1/(x + 1) < 0! = 1[/tex] 2nd derivative: [tex]f"(x) = -1/(x + 1)^2 < 1! = 1[/tex] 3rd derivative: [tex]f"'(x) = 2/(x + 1)^3 < 2! = 2[/tex] 4th derivative: [tex]f""(x) = -6/(x + 1)^4 < 3! = 6[/tex]Following this we have to:
[tex]Max|f^{(n+1)} (c)| < n![/tex]
Thus, error is;
[tex](n!/(n + 1)!) * 0.2^{(n + 1)} < 0.01[/tex]
[tex](1/(n + 1))* 0.2^{(n + 1)} < 0.01[/tex]
Let's try n = 1
[tex](1/(1 + 1)) *0.2^{(1 + 1)} = 0.02[/tex]
This is greater than 0.01 and so it will not work. Let's try n = 2
[tex](1/(2 + 1)) * 0.2^{(2 + 1)} = 0.00267[/tex]
This is less than 0.01. So,the least integer for n is 2.
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The mean number of days to observe rain in a particular city is 20 days with a standard deviation of 2 days. Suppose that the rain pattern is Normally distributed. what is the probability of raining if the number of days are more than 23?
Answer:
The probability of raining if the number of days is more than 23 is 0.0668.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that the mean number of days to observe rain in a particular city is 20 days with a standard deviation of 2 days.
Let X = Number of days of observing rain in a particular city.
The z-score probability distribution for the normal distribution is given by;
Z = [tex]\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma}[/tex] ~ N(0,1)
where, [tex]\mu[/tex] = population mean number of days = 20 days
[tex]\sigma[/tex] = standard deviation = 2 days
So, X ~ Normal([tex]\mu=20, \sigma^{2} = 2^{2}[/tex])
Now, the probability of raining if the number of days is more than 23 is given by = P(X > 23 days)
P(X > 23 days) = P( [tex]\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma}[/tex] > [tex]\frac{23-20}{2}[/tex] ) = P(Z > 1.50) = 1 - P(Z [tex]\leq[/tex] 1.50)
= 1 - 0.9332 = 0.0668
The above probability is calculated by looking at the value of x = 1.50 in the z table which has an area of 0.9332.
Pennsylvania Refining Company is studying the relationship between the pump price of gasoline and the number of gallons sold. For a sample of 14 stations last Tuesday, the correlation was 0.65. Can the company conclude that the correlation is positive
Complete Question
Pennsylvania Refining Company is studying the relationship between the pump price of gasoline and the number of gallons sold. For a sample of 14 stations last Tuesday, the correlation was 0.65.At the 0.01 significance level Can the company conclude that the correlation is positive
Answer:
Yes the company conclude that the correlation is positive
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question we are told that
The sample size is n = 14
The correlation is r = 0.65
The null hypothesis is [tex]H_o : r < 0[/tex]
The alternative hypothesis is [tex]H_1 : r > 0[/tex]
Generally the standard deviation is mathematically evaluated as
[tex]Sr = \sqrt{1- r}[/tex]
[tex]Sr = \sqrt{1- 0.65}[/tex]
[tex]Sr = 0.616[/tex]
The degree of freedom for the one-tail test is
[tex]df = n- 2[/tex]
[tex]df = 14- 2[/tex]
[tex]df = 12[/tex]
The standard error is evaluated as
[tex]SE = \frac{0.616}{ \sqrt{12} }[/tex]
[tex]SE =0.1779[/tex]
The test statistics is evaluated as
[tex]t = \frac{r }{SE}[/tex]
[tex]t = \frac{0.65 }{0.1779}[/tex]
[tex]t = 3.654[/tex]
The p-value of of t is obtained from the z table, the value is
[tex]p-value = P(t < 3.654) = 0.00012909[/tex]
Given that [tex]p-value < \alpha[/tex] then we reject the null hypothesis
Hence the company can conclude that the correlation is positive
what is the prime factorization of 7?
As Prime factorization is a process of writing all numbers as a product of primes then The prime factorization of number 7 is 7.
What is Number system?A number system is defined as a system of writing to express numbers.
Prime factorization is a process of writing all numbers as a product of primes
The number 7 is a prime number, which means it is only divisible by 1 and itself.
Therefore, the prime factorization of 7 is simply 7 itself.
Hence, the prime factorization of number 7 is 7.
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2.1x10^8 is how many times the value of 4.2x 10^2
Answer:
500,000
Step-by-step explanation:
(2.1 * 10^8)/(4.2 * 10^2) =
= 2.1/4.2 * 10^8/10^2
= 0.5 * 10^6
= 500,000
The division of 2.1 × 10⁸ and 4.2 × 10² thus the exponent 2.1 × 10⁸ is 500000 times the exponent 4.2 × 10².
What is a number system?The number system is a way to represent or express numbers.
Since the decimal number system employs ten digits from 0 to 9, it has a base of 10.
Any of the multiple sets of symbols and the guidelines for utilizing them to represent numbers are included in the Number System.
As per the given exponents 2.1 × 10⁸
Let's assume 2.1 × 10⁸ is x times 4.2 × 10².
2.1 × 10⁸ = x (4.2 × 10²)
x = 2.1 × 10⁸/4.2 × 10²
x = 500000
Hence "The division of 2.1 × 10⁸ and 4.2 × 10² thus the exponent 2.1 × 10⁸ is 500000 times the exponent 4.2 × 10²".
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The mean income per person in the United States is $41,500, and the distribution of incomes follows a normal distribution. A random sample of 10 residents of Wilmington, Delaware, had a mean of $47,500 with a standard deviation of $10,600. At the .01 level of significance, is that enough evidence to conclude that residents of Wilmington, Delaware, have more income than the national average?
(a) State the null hypothesis and the alternate hypothesis.
H0: ? ?
H1: ? >
(b) State the decision rule for .01 significance level. (Round your answer to 3 decimal places.)
Reject H0 if t >
(c) Compute the value of the test statistic. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
Value of the test statistic
(d) Is there enough evidence to substantiate that residents of Wilmington, Delaware have more income than the national average at the .01 significance level?
Answer:
A) Null Hypothesis; H0: μ = $41,500
Alternative hypothesis; H1: μ > $41,500
B) Reject H0 is t > 2.821433
C) t = 1.79
D) there is no sufficient evidence to support the claim that residents of Wilmington, Delaware have more income than the national average
Step-by-step explanation:
A) The hypotheses is given as;
Null Hypothesis; H0: μ = $41,500
Alternative hypothesis; H1: μ > $41,500
B) From online t-score calculator attached using significance level of 0.01 and DF = n - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9, we have;
t = 2.821433
Normally, when the absolute value of the t-value is greater than the critical value, we reject the null hypothesis. However, when the absolute value of the t-value is less than the critical value, we fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Thus, if t > 2.821433, we will reject the null hypothesis H0.
C) Formula for the test statistic is;
t = (x' - μ)/(s/√n)
We have, μ = 41500, x' = 47500, s = 10600, n = 10
t = (47500 - 41500)/(10600/√10)
t = 1.79
D) So, 1.79 is less than the t-critical value of 2.821433. Thus, we will fail to reject the null hypothesis and conclude that there is no sufficient evidence to support the claim that residents of Wilmington, Delaware have more income than the national average
An octagonal pyramid ... how many faces does it have, how many vertices and how many edges? A triangular prism ... how many faces does it have, how many vertices and how many edges? a triangular pyramid ... how many faces does it have, how many vertices and how many edges?
1: 8 faces and 9 with the base 9 vertices and 16 edges
2: 3 faces and 5 with the bases 6 vertices and 9 edges
3: 3 faces and 4 with the base 4 vertices and 6 edges
Hope this can help you.
Need Help
Please Show Work
Answer:
1= 65 degrees
2=115 degrees
3=115 degrees
Step-by-step explanation: supplementary angles where 115 + x = 180 so go backwards by 180 - 115=65 to find corresponding angles. Angle 3 is also corresponding with the given angle of 115. Angle 2 is opposite the 115 so they have to be equal
A detective knows what time of day it is based on the angle at which the sun is hitting a man. Suppose a detective is looking at a photograph of a 6-foot tall man with a shadow that is 3.5 feet. Find the angle at which the sun is hitting the ground.
Answer:
The angle [tex]\theta[/tex] at which the sun is hitting the ground is:
[tex]\theta\approx 59.74^o[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
You can use right angle trigonometry to solve this, since the man (6 ft tall) and the shadow on the ground (3.5 ft long) form a right angle triangle as shown on the attached image.
The use the tangent function to find the angle that the sun's rays make with the ground:
[tex]tan(\theta)=\frac{opposite}{adjacent} \\tan(\theta)=\frac{6}{3.5} \\\theta=arctan(\frac{6}{3.5})\\\theta\approx 59.74^o[/tex]
Kelvin wants to know whether he skied without falling more than twice as long as anyone else in his family. His dad tells him that he can check by using the inequality 2f < 223, where f is the time skied in seconds for each person. Plug the values for the time skied by each person into the inequality to find the answer.
Lori 55
Vanessa 265
Devon 172
Celia 112
Arnold 356
Answer:
Kelvin did not skied without falling more than twice as long as anyone else in his family.
Step-by-step explanation:
The inequality representing the event where Kelvin skied without falling more than twice as long as anyone else in his family is:
[tex]2f<223[/tex]
Here 223 is the time for Kelvin.
Check for Lori as follows:[tex]2f<223[/tex]
[tex]2\times 55=110<223[/tex]
Kelvin skied without falling more than twice as long as Lori.
Check for Vanessa as follows:[tex]2f<223[/tex]
[tex]2\times 265=530>223[/tex]
Kelvin skied without falling less than twice as long as Vanessa.
Check for Devon as follows:[tex]2f<223[/tex]
[tex]2\times 172=344>223[/tex]
Kelvin skied without falling less than twice as long as Devon.
Check for Celia as follows:[tex]2f<223[/tex]
[tex]2\times 112=224>223[/tex]
Kelvin skied without falling less than twice as long as Celia.
Check for Arnold as follows:[tex]2f<223[/tex]
[tex]2\times 356=712>223[/tex]
Kelvin skied without falling less than twice as long as Arnold.
Thus, Kelvin did not skied without falling more than twice as long as anyone else in his family.
Answer:
Yes, Kevin skied 2x as long as Lori.
Step-by-step explanation:
Kevin's time was 223 seconds; Lori's time was 110 seconds.
110^2 = 220 or 110 multiplied by 2 equals 220 or 110 x 2 = 220 or
110 * 2 = 220
Thus, Kevin indeed, skied twice as long as Lori.
In the Olympic tennis event ( in which each tennis player gets eliminated from the tournament after the first defeat) there are 37 players participating. Can you − in 5 seconds − count how many matches there need to be until there is one
Answer:
approximately 19 matches for single player contest and 9 matches for double player contest
Step-by-step explanation:
However, it is important to note that a tennis match is usually between two players (one player to one) or two teams of players (two players to two players),
So, there may be approximately 19 matches for single player
([tex]\frac{37 players}{2}[/tex]) and approximately 9 matches ([tex]\frac{18.5}{2}[/tex]) for double player contest.
What is 9.3 to the 8th power
Answer: 55958180.97
Step-by-step explanation:
9.3 x 9.3 x 9.3 x 9.3 x 9.3 x 9.3 x 9.3 x 9.3
86.49 x 86.49 x 86.49 x 86.49
= 55958180.97
At the end of the day of teaching the skill of cutting and sewing to make capes, Ms. Ironperson and Mr. Thoro decided to go to the Shawarma Mediterranean Grill. Ms. Ironperson ordered 3 chicken shawarma wraps and 2 orders of spiced potatoes for a total bill of $42.95. Mr. Thoro ordered 5 chicken shawarma wraps and 4 orders of spiced potatoes for a total bill of $74.91. What is the cost of a chicken shawarma wrap? What is the cost of one order of spiced potatoes? If x denotes the cost of a chicken shawarma wrap and y denotes the cost of an order of spiced potatoes, what are the equations needed to solve this problem?
Answer:
a) What is the cost of a chicken shawarma wrap?
$10.99
b) What is the cost of one order of spiced potatoes?
$4.99
c) If x denotes the cost of a chicken shawarma wrap and y denotes the cost of an order of spiced potatoes, what are the equations needed to solve this problem?
3x + 2y = $42.95 .............Equation 1
5x + 4y = $74.91 ................Equation 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x denotes the cost of a chicken shawarma wrap and y denotes the cost of an order of spiced potatoes,
Cost of a chicken sharwarma wrap = x
Cost of an order of spiced potatoes = y
Ms. Ironperson ordered 3 chicken shawarma wraps and 2 orders of spiced potatoes for a total bill of $42.95.
3x + 2y = $42.95 .............Equation 1
Mr. Thoro ordered 5 chicken shawarma wraps and 4 orders of spiced potatoes for a total bill of $74.91.
5x + 4y = $74.91 ................Equation 2
Hence, the Equations needed to solve the question is:
3x + 2y = $42.95 .............Equation 1
5x + 4y = $74.91 ................Equation 2
We use Elimination method to solve for this.
Multiply Equation 1 by coefficient of x in Equation 2
Equation 2 by coefficient of x in Equation 1
3x + 2y = $42.95 .............Equation 1 × 5
5x + 4y = $74.91 ................Equation 2 × 3
15x + 10y = 214.75..............Equation 3
15x + 12y = 224.73..............Equation 4
Subtract Equation 3 from Equation 4
2y = 9.98
y = 9.98/2
y = 4.99
Therefore, y = Cost of an order of spiced potatoes = $4.99
Subtitute 4.99 for y in Equation 1
3x + 2y = $42.95 .............Equation 1
3x +2(4.99) = 42.95
3x + 9.98 = 42.95
3x = 42.95 - 9.98
3x = 32.97
x = 32.97/3
x = 10.99
x = Cost of a chicken sharwarma wrap = $10.99
Therefore,
The cost of a chicken sharwarma wrap = $10.99
The cost of an order of spiced potatoes = $4.99
