Answer to Question #273265 in Algebra for desta

Question

gasoline compiny wants to provide a customer with 2000 liters of 17 octane gasoline with the

vapour pressure index of 25. to do this, the supplier must mix three kinds of gasoline

to form an appropriate mixture at a minimum cost. Regular unleaded gasoline costs $0.50

per litter and has an octane rating of 16 with a vapour pressure index of 30. Premium unleaded

gasoline Costs $0.60 per liter and has on octane rating of 18 with a vapour pressure index of 20.

Super unleaded gasoline costs $0.75 per liter and has an octane rating of 20 With

Vapour pressure index of 10. What amount of each gasoline should be mixed by the gasoline

company to minimize cost and to satisfy the demand of customer?