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9. A chemical manufacturer wants to purchase a fleet of 24 rail road tank cars with combined carrying capacity of 250,000 gallons. Tank cars with three different carrying capacities are available: 6000 gallons, 8000 gallons, and 18000 gallons. How many of each type of tank cars should be purchased?

Name: 9. A chemical manufacturer wants to purchase a fleet of 24 rail road tank cars with combined carrying capacity of 250,000 gallons. Tank cars with three different carrying capacities are available: 6000 gallons, 8000 gallons, and 18000 gallons. How many of each type of tank cars should be purchased?
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Description: 9. A chemical manufacturer wants to purchase a fleet of 24 rail road tank cars with combined carrying capacity of 250,000 gallons. Tank cars with three different carrying capacities are available: 6000 gallons, 8000 gallons, and 18000 gallons. How many of each type of tank cars should be purchased?

          9. A chemical manufacturer wants to purchase a fleet of 24 rail road tank cars with combined carrying capacity of 250,000 gallons. Tank cars with three different carrying capacities are available: 6000 gallons, 8000 gallons, and 18000 gallons. How many of each type of tank cars should be purchased?

9. A chemical manufacturer wants to purchase a fleet of 24 rail road tank cars with combined carrying capacity of 250,000 gallons. Tank cars with three different carrying capacities are available: 6000 gallons, 8000 gallons, and 18000 gallons. How many of each type of tank cars should be purchased?

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

James Stewart 8th Edition

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matrix application 9. A chemical manufacturer wants to purchase a fleet of 24 rail road tank cars with combined carrying capacity of 250,000 gallons.Tank cars with three different carrying capacities are available 6000 gallons,8000 gallons,and 18000 gallons,How many of each type of tank cars should be purchased?