SOLUTION: How many pounds of lima beans that cost $.90/lb must be mixed with 16 pounds of corn that costs $.50/lb to make a mixture of vegetables that costs $.65/lb?

SOLUTION: How many pounds of lima beans that cost $.90/lb must be mixed with 16 pounds of corn that costs $.50/lb to make a mixture of vegetables that costs $.65/lb?

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Question 165409: How many pounds of lima beans that cost $.90/lb must be mixed with 16 pounds of corn that costs $.50/lb to make a mixture of vegetables that costs $.65/lb?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let x = pounds of lima beans added
then
.90x + .50(16) = .65(16+x)
.90x + 8 = 10.40 + .65x
.90x = 2.40 + .65x
.25x = 2.40
x = 9.6 pounds (of lima beans)

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