Answer: C
Step-by-step explanation: A = 10 for one person. B = 7.5 for one person. C = 6.67 for one person. D = 8.75 for one person. E = 10 for one person.
Out of all of these, C is the cheapest.
First, we define variables:
x: small hat
y: medium hat
z: large hat
We now write the system of equations:
x + y + z = 47
5.50x + 6y + 7z = 302
-3x + y = 0
We can write the system in matrix form as:
Ax = b
Where,
A = [1 1 1; 5.50 6 7; -3 1 0]
b = [47; 302; 0]
x = [x; y ; z]
Solving the system we have:
x = 6
y = 18
z = 23
Answer:
the coach did purchase 23 large hats
d. 23
