SOLUTION: Two types of candy sell for $2.50 per pound and $4.00 per pound. How much of each type of candy should be included in order to make a 5 pounds mixture of worth $17.60.

SOLUTION: Two types of candy sell for $2.50 per pound and $4.00 per pound. How much of each type of candy should be included in order to make a 5 pounds mixture of worth $17.60.

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Question 455922: Two types of candy sell for $2.50 per pound and $4.00 per pound. How much of each type of candy should be included in order to make a 5 pounds mixture of worth $17.60.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.5x+4y=17.60
x+y=5
x=1.6 y=3.4

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