The scale factor used is .5 because 7, 8, and 10 multiplied by .5 will equal 3.5, 4, and 5.
Answer:
The equipment will cost $1740.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the Cost of equipment, furniture and decoration be x, y and z.
Now, According to question,
x + y + z = 3600 ...... (1) (cost of all items)
x = 500 + y (∵ equipment cost 500 more than furniture)
and y = 2z ( ∵ furniture twice as much as decoration)
so, z = y/2
Now substituting the value of x and z in eq (1)





So, the cost of furniture (y) = 1240
∴ Cost of equipment = y + 500 = 1240 + 500 = 1740
Therefore the cost of equipment was $1740.
Answer:
3
Explanation:
Apply Multiplicative Distribution Law:
{x + y =9
{8x + 24y = 120
Reduce the greatest common factor on both sides of the equation.
{x + y = 9
{x + 3y = 15
Subtract the two equations: x + y - (x +3y) = 9 - 15
Remove paranthesis: x + y - x - 3y = 9 - 15
Cancel the unknown variables: y - 3y = 9 - 15
Combine like terms: -2y=9 - 15
Calculate the sum or difference: -2y = -6
Reduce the greatest common factor on both sides of the equation: y =3
Substitute one unknown quantity into the elimination: x + 3 = 9
Rearrange unknown terms to the left side of the equation: x = 9 - 3
Calculate the sum or difference: x = 6
Write the solution set of equations: {x = 6
{y = 3
Substitute: 6 - 3
Calculate the sum or difference: 3
Answer: 3
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