MA135 College Algebra F1A2017DL Homework: Unit 8: Homework Score: O of 1 pt 19 o

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MA135 College Algebra F1A2017DL Homework: Unit 8: Homework Score: O of 1 pt 19 of 28 (18 complete) HW Score: 60.71%, 17 of 28 pts 5.2.51 Question Help * If a building contractor hires 6 day laborers and 1 concrete finisher, his payroll for the day is $1210. If he hires 1 day laborer and 5 concrete finishers, his daily cost is $1120. Find the daily wage for each type of worker. Solve the problem using matrices. The daily wage for the laborer is sThe daily wage for the concrete finisher is s Enter your answer in the edit fields and then click Check Answer Clear A

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let day labour wage = x

finisher wage = y

then given conditions

6x+1y= 1210 and 1x+5y =1120

solving both equations x = 190 $ , y = 270 $

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