SOLUTION: How many pounds of candy selling at $3.75/lb should be mixed with 42 pounds of candy selling at $5/lb to produce a mixture that should sell at $4.25/lb?
a. 65 pounds
b. 66 pou
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Question 805177: How many pounds of candy selling at $3.75/lb should be mixed with 42 pounds of candy selling at $5/lb to produce a mixture that should sell at $4.25/lb?
a. 65 pounds
b. 66 pounds
c. 63 pounds
d. 62 pounds
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x*3.75+42*5=(42+x)*4.25
x = 63.
c. 63 pounds
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