Concept explainers
(a)
To write: An equation that represents the no of cans bought by the person.
(a)
Answer to Problem 4CA
The equation for the cans is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The cost of white paint of one can is
The requirement is to find an equation by the given numbers and symbols.
Consider
Write an equation for the total cost of 5 cans by the provided information.
Now solve the equation for
Further simlify the above equation
Therefore, the number of white cans is 2 and the number of blue cans is 3.
Conclusion:
Thus, the equation for the cans is
(b)
To find: The saved money if colors are switched for the dinning rom and living room.
(b)
Answer to Problem 4CA
The money saved by the person is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The colors are switched that means the cans of white paint is 3 and the cans of blue paint is 2.
There is need to find the cost of 3 white cans and 2 blue cans.
Substitute
The money spent by the person is
Find the amount of saved money.
Therefore, the money saved by the person is
Conclusion:
Thus, the money saved by the person is
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