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Answer:

A van can carry 18 students; a bus can carry 41 students.

Explanation:

Let v = capacity of van.

Let b = capacity of bus.

School A:

3v + 12b = 546

School B:

13v + 6b = 480

Our system of equation is:

3v + 12b = 546

13v + 6b = 480

3v + 12b = 546

+ -26v - 12b = -960

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-23v = -414

v = 18

3v + 12b = 546

3(18) + 12b = 546

54 + 12b = 546

12b = 492

b = 41

Answer: A van can carry 18 students; a bus can carry 41 students.

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