Jarek buys jerseys for his team online. He pays a constant shipping price plus a special rate for each jersey. During the spring season Jarek paid $151 for 24 jerseys. In the summer season he paid $79 for 12 jerseys. What is the special rate Jarek pays for each jersey and how much does he pay for shipping?

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Leo Mitchell

Mathematics

22 October, 04:27

Jarek buys jerseys for his team online. He pays a constant shipping price plus a special rate for each jersey. During the spring season Jarek paid $151 for 24 jerseys. In the summer season he paid $79 for 12 jerseys. What is the special rate Jarek pays for each jersey and how much does he pay for shipping?

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Shaun Valentine · Answer 1

1) 24r+s=$151

2) 12r+s=$79

1) - 2), we get

(24r+s) - (12r+s) = $151-$79

12r=$72

r=$72/12=$6

Substitute r the value into equation 1)

s+24*$6=$151

s=$151-$144

s=$7

So he pays $6 for the rate, $7 for the shipping.