Solve Using a System of Three Linear Equations

question 1

Multiple Choice

Solve using a system of three linear equations.
-Three shrimp boats supply the shrimp wholesalers on Hilton Head with fresh catch. The Annabelle takes 50% of its catch to Hudson's, 20% to Captain J's, and 30% to Mainstreet. The Curly Q takes 40% of its catch to Hudson's,
40% to Captain J's, and 20% to Mainstreet. The SloJoe takes 30% of its catch to Hudson's, 40% to Captain J's, and
30% to Mainstreet. One week Hudson's received 240.2 pounds of shrimp, Captain J's received 203.8 pounds, and
Mainstreet received 158 pounds. How many pounds of shrimp did each boat catch?

• A)Annabelle 191 lbs, Curly Q 185 lbs, SloJoe 226 lbs
• B)Annabelle 191 lbs, Curly Q 226 lbs, SloJoe 185 lbs
• C)Annabelle 185 lbs, Curly Q 226 lbs, SloJoe 191 lbs
• D)Annabelle 226 lbs, Curly Q 191 lbs, SloJoe 185 lbs

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