A dealer packed 1,800 Christmas wreaths in 6 barrels and 6 cases. Later he packed 2,250 wreaths in 9 barrels and 7 cases. Find the capacity of a barrel; of a case.

Use a system; show all steps

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A dealer packed 1,800 Christmas wreaths in 6 barrels and 6 cases. Later he packed 2,250 wreaths in 9 barrels and 7 cases. Find the capacity of a barrel; of a case.

Use a system; show all steps

anonymous · Answer

6b+6c=1800
9b+7c=2250

anonymous · Answer

Multiply second equation by -(2/3) and add it to first one. That should cancel 'b' so you can solve for c. After you find c plug that in to find b