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    Nov 8, 2006, 07:18 PM
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    A biologist needs at least 40 fish for her experiment. She cannot use more than25 perch or more than 30 bass. Each perch costs $5, and each bass costs $3. HOw many of each fish should she use in order to minimixe the cost?

    Pleez help I have no idea what to do.
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    Nov 9, 2006, 04:01 AM
    I don't understand?

    She should use 30 bass at $3 and 10 perch at $5
    The less perch you have the cheaper it is, right?

    I suspect you haven't given the whole question.
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