Question

Jeff is responsible for buying supplies of food and medication for the dogs and cats at a local shelter. The food and medication for a dog cost twice as much as for a cat. He needs to provide supplies for 164 cats and 24 dogs, and his budget is $4,240. How much can he spend on each dog for food and medication?

Answer 1

164x + 24(2x) < = 4240
164x + 48x < = 4240
212x < = 4240
x < = 4240/212
x < = 20

for a dog.....2x = 2 * 20 = 40.....so it costs 40 per dog and 20 per cat