SOLUTION: Joe bought a pumpkin that cost 10 cents more per pound than his sister�s. Together, the two pumpkins weighed 20 pounds, but Joe�s pumpkin was heavier. Joe paid $3.52, and his siste

SOLUTION: Joe bought a pumpkin that cost 10 cents more per pound than his sister�s. Together, the two pumpkins weighed 20 pounds, but Joe�s pumpkin was heavier. Joe paid $3.52, and his siste

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Question 263290: Joe bought a pumpkin that cost 10 cents more per pound than his sister�s. Together, the two pumpkins weighed 20 pounds, but Joe�s pumpkin was heavier. Joe paid $3.52, and his sister paid $0.48. How many pounds did Joe�s pumpkin weigh?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
price
j=10+s
weight
J=20-S
j*J=352
s*S=48
j = 22
s = 12
J = 16 joe's pumpkin weighs 16 pounds
S = 4

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