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The Sugar Sweet Company will choose from two companies to transport its sugar to market. The first company charges $3204 to rent trucks plus an additional fee of $100.50 for each ton of sugar. The second company does not charge to rent trucks but charges $300.75 for each ton of sugar.

A. For what amount of sugar do the two companies charge the same?

B. What is the cost when the two companies charge the same?

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A is the right answer
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Answer: A: 16 Tons B $4,812

Explanation:

Company A 3204 + (16 x 100.50)

Company B 300.75 x 16

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