Solve the problem.
-A company makes 3 types of cable. Cable A requires 3 black, 3 white, and 2 red wires. B requires 1 black, 2 white, and 1 red. C requires 2 black, 1 white, and 2 red. The company used 100 black, 110
White and 80 red wires. How many of each type of cable were made?
A) 20 A; 20 B; 83 C
B)20 A; 93 B; 10 C
C)10A; 20 B; 20 C
D)20 A; 20 B; 10 C

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To solve this, we set up equations based on the information given:For black wires: 3A + 1B + 2C = 100For white wires: 3A + 2B + 1C = 110For red wires: 2A + 1B + 2C = 80Solving these equations simultaneously gives us A = 20, B = 20, and C = 10.

Solve the Problem. -A Company Makes 3 Types of Cable. Cable a Requires