(a)
To find: The number of binders for the costs being present at two different companies.
(a)
Answer to Problem 32E
For 20 binders it will cost the same at Company B and Company C. For 35 binders it will cost the same at Company A and Company B.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given graph as shown below,
Formula used:
The x axis gives number of binders and the y axis gives the cost.
Calculation:
For 20 binders it will cost the same at Company B and Company C. For 35 binders it will cost the same at Company A and Company B.
Conclusion:
For 20 binders it will cost the same at Company B and Company C. For 35 binders it will cost the same at Company A and Company B.
(b)
To find: The linear system equations.
(b)
Answer to Problem 32E
The total price for the binders is the same for each company when the lines intersect.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given graph as shown below,
Formula used:
The x axis gives number of binders and the y axis gives the cost.
Calculation:
The answers in Part A can be found by solving the system of linear equations. The total price for the binders is the same for each company when the lines intersect.
Conclusion:
The total price for the binders is the same for each company when the lines intersect.
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