Answer:
25s +110(8 -s) = 260
Step-by-step explanation:
25s is the cost of s shrubs.
Using the given information, 8-s is the number of trees purchased, so their cost is 110(8 -s). The total cost is given as 260, so the equation can be written as ...
... 25s + 110(8 -s) = 260
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The solution to this is that 7.294 shrubs were purchased, along with 0.706 trees.
Comment on the problem
We believe the correct problem statement is that a total of 7 items was purchased, so the equation is
... 25s +110(7 -s) = 260
The solution to this is that 6 shrubs were purchased (and 1 tree).
Answer:
[tex]25x+110=260[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the no. of shrubs
Cost of 1 shrub = $25
Cost of x shrub = $25x
Let y be the number of Trees
The trees cost $110 in total.
Cost of y trees = $110
No we are given that The total bill was $260
So, [tex]25x+110=260[/tex]
Hence an equation to determine the number of shrubs purchased. is [tex]25x+110=260[/tex]
