Answer:
2 laborers and 33 ops
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Let:
L = Laborers
P = Ops
From the statements, we have:
[tex]L + P = 35[/tex] -- total people hired; and
[tex]140P + 100L = 4820[/tex] ---number of hirees
Required
Solve for L and P
Make L the subject in: [tex]L + P = 35[/tex]
[tex]L = 35 - P[/tex]
Substitute [tex]L = 35 - P[/tex] in [tex]140P + 100L = 4820[/tex]
[tex]140P + 100(35 - P) = 4820[/tex]
[tex]140P + 3500 - 100P = 4820[/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex]140P - 100P = 4820 - 3500[/tex]
[tex]40P = 1320[/tex]
Solve for P
[tex]P = 1320/40[/tex]
[tex]P = 33[/tex]
Substitute [tex]P = 33[/tex] in [tex]L = 35 - P[/tex]
[tex]L = 35 - 33[/tex]
[tex]L = 2[/tex]
