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. They used 95 black, 100 white and 80 red wires. How
Many of each cable were made?
A) 20 cable A15 cable B15 cable C
B) 15 cable A20 cable B15 cable C
C) 48 cable A20 cable B12 cable C
D) 15 cable A16 cable B15 cable C

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To solve this, set up a system of equations based on the information given:For black wires: 3A + 1B + 2C = 95For white wires: 3A + 2B + 1C = 100For red wires: 2A + 1B + 2C = 80Solving this system of equations yields A = 15, B = 20, C = 15.

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