Problema Solution

With summer approching, the number of air conditioners sold is expected to be double that of stoves and refrigerators combined. Stoves sell for $ 350, refrigerators for $450, and air conditioners for $500, and sales of $56,000 are expected. If stoves and refrigerators sell in equal numbers, how many of each appliance should be stocked?

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Quantity EQuation: A = 2(S + R) 

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If stoves and refrigerators sell in equal numbers, how many of each appliance should be stocked?

Quantity Eqution: S = R

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Substitute to get A = 2(2S) = 4S 

Value Equation: 350S + 450S+ 500(4S) = 56000

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2800S = 56000

S  = 20