(More difficult) Assume our standard model. Both Meb and Des have 5 hours. In an hour, Meb can knit 4 scarves or 3 hats. In an hour, Des can knit 5 scarves or 5 hats. If they are efficiently producing 30 scarves, how many hats are they making?

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(More difficult) Assume our standard model. Both Meb and Des have 5 hours. In an hour, Meb can
knit 4 scarves or 3 hats. In an hour, Des can knit 5 scarves or 5 hats. If they are efficiently
producing 30 scarves, how many hats are they making?
Transcribed Image Text:(More difficult) Assume our standard model. Both Meb and Des have 5 hours. In an hour, Meb can knit 4 scarves or 3 hats. In an hour, Des can knit 5 scarves or 5 hats. If they are efficiently producing 30 scarves, how many hats are they making?
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