Question

The sugar company will choose from two companies to transport its sugar to market. The first company charges 5197 to rent trucks plus an additional fee of 175.75 for each ton of sugar. The second company charges 5500 to rent trucks plus an additional fee of 150.50 for each ton of sugar for what amount of sugar do the two companies charge the same?

Answer 1

5197+175.75x=5500+150.50x
25.25x=303
X=12 (tons)