Answer to Question #75802 in Algebra for Moclaren

Question

1. A company analyses its profits for four consecutive years, from 2007 - 2010. The profit made in 2007 was twice that in 2009. The profit made in 2008 was R14 million more than the profit made in 2009, while the profit made in 2010 was R 4 million less than the profit made in 2007. If the total profit made in these four years is R 58 million, determine the profit made in each year.

2. The total cost of two calculators and four math sets is R 440.00. If a calculator costs R 40 more than a math set, what is the cost of each?