A summer camp want to hire counselors and aides to fill its staffing needs at minimum cost. The average monthly salary of a counselor is $2400 and the avreage monthly salary of an aide is $1100. The camp can accommodate up to 35 staff members and needs at least 20 to run properly. they must have at least 10 aides and may have up to 3 aides for every 2 counselors. How many couselorss and how many aides should the camp hire to minimize cost?

A summer camp want to hire counselors and aides to fill its staffing needs at minimum cost. The average monthly salary of a counselor is $2400 and the avreage monthly salary of an aide is $1100. The camp can accommodate up to 35 staff members and needs at least 20 to run properly. they must have at least 10 aides and may have up to 3 aides for every 2 counselors. How many couselorss and how many aides should the camp hire to minimize cost?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section4.2: Solve Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 4.29TI: Geraldine has been offered positions by two insurance companies. The first company pays a salary of...

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