Set Up the System of Equations and Then Solve It

question 6

Multiple Choice

Set up the system of equations and then solve it by using inverse matrices. Transportation Ace Trucking Company has an order for three products, A, B, and C to be delivered. The table gives the volume in cubic feet, the weight in pounds, and the value for insurance in dollars for a unit of each of the products. If the carrier can carry 8,000 cu ft and 12,400 lb and is insured for $55,800, how many units of each product can be carried?
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