SOLUTION: how many pounds of candy worth $0.90 per pound must be added tp 10 pounds of candy worth $0.60 per pound to form a mixture worth $0.80 per pound?

SOLUTION: how many pounds of candy worth $0.90 per pound must be added tp 10 pounds of candy worth $0.60 per pound to form a mixture worth $0.80 per pound?

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Question 455801: how many pounds of candy worth $0.90 per pound must be added tp 10 pounds of candy worth $0.60 per pound to form a mixture worth $0.80 per pound?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.9m+10(.6)=.8(m+10)
.9m+6=.8m+8
.1m=2
m=2/.1=20
You need 20 lbs. of candy worth $.9/lb for your mixture..
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