SOLUTION: The Florin High School Sophmore class plans to sell sodas and candy at the homecoming dance. They are planning to sell sodas for $1.50 and candy for $1.25. Their goal is to reach a

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Question 203908: The Florin High School Sophmore class plans to sell sodas and candy at the homecoming dance. They are planning to sell sodas for $1.50 and candy for $1.25. Their goal is to reach a total of $375.00 in sales.
If they sell 125 sodas, how much candy do they need to sell to meet their goal?

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.50*125+1.25x=375
187.50+1.25x=375
1.25x=187.50
x=150 candy

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