SOLUTION: how many pounds of candy that sells for $8 per pound must be mixed with 4lbs or candy that sells for $12.50 per pound to create a mixture that sells for $9 per pound?

SOLUTION: how many pounds of candy that sells for $8 per pound must be mixed with 4lbs or candy that sells for $12.50 per pound to create a mixture that sells for $9 per pound?

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Question 446260: how many pounds of candy that sells for $8 per pound must be mixed with 4lbs or candy that sells for $12.50 per pound to create a mixture that sells for $9 per pound?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x+12.50(4)=9(x+4)
8x+50=9x+36
14=x
You must mix in 14 lbs of $8 candy to get the desired mixture..
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