Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a system of two equations and in part A you need to calculate the number of tons of sugar needed to make the two charges equal. Let T = # of tons of sugar
7500 + 150.5 * T = 6995 + 175.75 * T
7500 - 6995 = 175.75 T - 150.5 T
505 = 25.25 T. So T = 505/25.25 = 20 Tons
The cost when the two companies charge the same amount is:
7500 +150.5 x 20 = 7500 + 3010 = $10,510.
Check: 6995 + 175.75 x 20 = 6995 + 3515 = $10,510. Qed
