Nicole breeds pit-bull terriers. Her dog. Bella, gave birth to 7 puppies. For the female pup she charges $550 and $500 for males. Her profit comes out to be $3650, determine how many males and female were born.

Respuesta :

Answer:

The answer to your question is 4 males and 3 females were born.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

total number of puppies = 7

price of females = f = $550

price of males = m = $500

Profit = $3650

Process

1.- Write two equations that represent this problem

         f + m = 7

     550f + 500m = 3650

2.- Solve this system of equations by substitution

         f = 7 - m

     550(7 - m) + 500m = 3650

Simplify

     3850 - 550m + 500m = 3650

Solve for m

    - 550m + 500m = 3650 - 3850

                     - 50m = -200

                         m = -200/-50

                         m =  4

3.- Calculate f

            f = 7 - 4

            f = 3