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Two jugs and 4 bottles hold 40 ounces. One jug and 3 bottles hold 25 ounces. How many ounces does 1 jug hold?

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  • 11-09-2020

Answer:

5 ounces

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the capacity of jug be j, bottle be b

[tex]2j + 4b = 40 \\ j + 3b = 25 \\ j = 25 - 3b \\ \\ therefore \: 50 - 6b + 4b = 40 \\ 2b = 10 \\ b = 5[/tex]

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