75.25x + 3604 = 300.50x
300.50x - 75.25x = 3604
225.25x = 3604
x = 16
Both companies charged the same at 16 tons
first answer 16 tons
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300.50x = 300.50(16) = $4,808
both companies charged the same are $4,808
second answer is $4,808