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kingadit
Nov 28, 2007, 02:40 PM
Question

I have to spend exactly $1000 in 10 min on music CDs. Store sells new release for $10
And other CDs for $9 . I must buy exactly 104 CDs, no more , no less.

How many of each type of CD I need to buy??


Thank u

Adit

softbalgrl1331
Apr 10, 2008, 05:39 PM
make two equations:

1000=10x +9y

104= x+y

now solve from there using substitution and there you go