SOLUTION: A pound of tin is worth $2 more than a pound of copper. Four pounds of tin are mixed with 6 pounds of copper to make bronze that sells for $3.55 per pound. How much is a pound of t

Question 900176: A pound of tin is worth $2 more than a pound of copper. Four pounds of tin are mixed with 6 pounds of copper to make bronze that sells for $3.55 per pound. How much is a pound of tin worth?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tin, p+2 dollars per pound.
Copper, p dollars per pound.

4 pounds of tin, plus 6 pounds of copper.
is the COST of the mixture.

The PRICE of the mixture is dollars per pound.

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