Question bdc6c566

Algebra - Linear equations in two variables

 
Characteristics for Rock Types
Rock typeWeight per volume (lb/ft3)Cost per pound
Basalt180$0.18
Granite165$0.09
Limestone120$0.03
Sandstone135$0.22

A city is planning to build a rock retaining wall, a monument, and a garden in a park. The table above shows four rock types that will be considered for use in the project. Also shown for each rock type is its weight per volume, in pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft3), and the cost per pound, in dollars. Only basalt, granite, and limestone will be used in the garden. The rocks in the garden will have a total weight of 1,000 pounds. If 330 pounds of granite is used, which of the following equations could show the relationship between the amounts, x and y, in ft3, for each of the other rock types used?

 

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