Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
We have the product,
.
It is known that,
'When we multiply a scalar with a matrix, the scalar is multiplied by each element of the matrix'.
So, we get,
.
⇒ 
⇒ 
So, the resulting product is
.
Answer:
400
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 2:

Subtract the two equation to get rid of the x variable:

Use the value of y to determine the value of x: for example, using the first equation we have

Answer:
a) 81-6
b) 10.4
Step-by-step explanation:
a) assuming that the VAT is 20% of the 68 pounds,
you calculate 120% of 68 (convert percentage to decimal)
= 1,20 * 68 = 81.6 pounds
or
calculate 20% of 68 pounds and add the answer to 68 pounds:
(0.2 * 68) + 68 = 81.6 pounds
b) 20% of 52
first convert the percentage to decimals:
0.2 * 52 = 10.4 pounds