Really Hard Math Problem?
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Set up your equations:
P = # of python scripts
J = # of javascripts
C = # of Cubescripts

P + J + C = 100
5P + 2J + C/10 = 100

multiply the 2nd equation by 10 and subtract the two equations from each other

10(5P + 2J + C/10 = 100)
=> 50P +20J + 10C/10 = 1000
Subtract: P + J + C = 100
==> 49P + 19J = 900

Now, there are lots of ways to do that, but you need both P and J to be integers. Notice that 900 is divisible by 10. Divide the whole equation by 10
$4.9 P + $1.9 J = $90

Now, you know that I need to make exactly $90 selling just python scripts and javascripts. Each time I sell a script, I have to give a dime in change. To get back to an exact dollar figure, I will need to sell some multiple of 10 scripts. So, make the substitution

P + J = 10 n

Now, solve for P and substitute
49 n - 3 J = 90

Remembering that n and J are both integers, n must be a multiple of 3 (divide that equation by 3 and see). So try, n=3, 6, 9, etc.
For n=3, J = 19
For n=6, J = 68
For n=9, J = 117 (which is impossible.)

If J = 19, then P = 11 and C = 70.
If J = 68, then P = -8 which is impossible.

So, the only possible answer is 11 python scripts, 19 javascripts and 70 cubescripts.
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Really Hard Math Problem? - by ikljo - 31 Jan 13, 02:34AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by #M|A#Wolf - 31 Jan 13, 02:47AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by GDM - 31 Jan 13, 02:58AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Oracle - 31 Jan 13, 02:59AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by ikljo - 31 Jan 13, 03:43AM
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RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by MykeGregory - 31 Jan 13, 11:50AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Fate - 01 Feb 13, 08:24AM
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RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Aekom - 01 Feb 13, 02:55PM
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RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Oracle - 02 Feb 13, 04:30AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by 1Cap - 02 Feb 13, 06:43AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by GDM - 03 Feb 13, 06:18AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Flames - 04 Feb 13, 05:11AM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Oracle - 04 Feb 13, 05:19AM
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RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Roflcopter - 04 Feb 13, 01:02PM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by GDM - 04 Feb 13, 09:17PM
RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Oracle - 04 Feb 13, 06:32AM
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RE: Really Hard Math Problem? - by Roflcopter - 05 Feb 13, 01:28PM
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