Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Test - Page 250: 5

Answer

The units of one-bedroom condominiums sold is $=15$ units. The units of two-bedroom condominiums sold is $=35$ units.

Work Step by Step

Step 1:- Assume unknown quantities as variables. Let the units of one-bedroom condominiums sold be $=x$. Let the units of two-bedroom condominiums sold be $=y$. Step 2:- Write the system of equations. The given values are Total units sold $= \$50$ Total sales $=\$7050$ Selling price of each one-bedroom condominium is $\$120$ thousand Selling price of each two-bedroom condominium is $\$150$ thousand In the equation form $\Rightarrow x+y=50$ ...... (1) $\Rightarrow 120x+150y=7050$ ...... (2) Step 3:- Solve the system of equations. Multiply the equation (1) by $(-120)$. $\Rightarrow (-120)x+(-120)y=(-120)50$ $\Rightarrow -120x-120y=-6000$ ...... (3) Add equation (2) and (3). $\Rightarrow 120x+150y-120x-120y=7050-6000$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 30y=1050$ Divide both sides by $30$. $\Rightarrow \frac{30y}{30}=\frac{1050}{30}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=35$ Plug the value of $y$ into equation (1). $\Rightarrow x+(35)=50$ Isolate $x$. $\Rightarrow x=50-35$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=15$. Step 4:- Check the answers. Substitute the values of $x$ and $y$ into equation (2). $\Rightarrow 120(15)+150(35)=7050$ $\Rightarrow 1800+5250=2.88$ $\Rightarrow 7050=7050$. True.
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