Find the System of Equations to Model the Problem

question 104

Multiple Choice

Find the system of equations to model the problem. DO NOT SOLVE THIS SYSTEM.
-Hurst's Feed & Seed sold to one customer 5 bushels of wheat, 2 of corn, and 3 of rye, for $31.00. To another customer he sold 2 bushels of wheat, 3 of corn, and 5 of rye, for $27.60. To a third customer he sold 3 bushels of wheat, 5 of corn, and
2 of rye for $32.70. What was the price per bushel for each of the different grains?
Let x represent the price per bushel for wheat, y the price per bushel for corn, and z the price per bushel for rye.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that do not change with the level of production output, including rent, salaries of permanent staff, and depreciation of factory equipment.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs in the cost of goods sold, excluding fixed costs.

Net Operating Income

The earnings generated from a company's regular business operations, indicating the efficiency of management.

Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business that lead to the production of goods and services.