This question is based on the concept of solving a two linear equation.
Thus, the cost of one bath towel is $9 and one hand towel is $4.
Given:
Number of ordered of hand towels is 27 and bath towels is 48 and for a bill of $540 for the first hotel.
Number of ordered of hand towels is 50 and bath towels is 24 and for a bill of $416 for the other hotel.
We need tom determined the cost of one hand towel and one bath towel.
According to the question:
Let the hand towels be h and bath towels be b.
Therefore, equation of first hotel is
27h + 48b = 540........(1)
Equation of second hotel is
50h + 24b = 416.........(2)
Now, solving both equation for h and b.
Equation (2) multiplying by -2.
-100 h -48 b = - 832..................(3)
Now, solve equation (1) and (3)
27h + 48b = 540 and -100h - 48b = - 832
⇒ -73 h = - 292
⇒ h = -292 / -73
⇒ h = 4
Therefore, the cost of 1 hand towel is $4.
Now, putting the value of h = 4 in equation (1).
⇒ 27(4) + 48b = 540
⇒ 108 + 48b = 540
⇒ 48b = 540 - 108
⇒ 48b = 432
⇒ b = 432/48
⇒ b = 9
Therefore, the cost of 1 bath towel is $9.
Thus, the cost of one bath towel is $9 and one hand towel is $4.
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