Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 2 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities - 2.2 Solving Systems of Equations Using the Substitution Method - 2.2 Exercises - Page 151: 14

Answer

They must sell 11 tablecloths.

Work Step by Step

$$120t=45t+800\\ 75t=800\\ t=10.66$$ 10.66 is not a whole number of tablecloths, so they must sell 11.
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