document.write( "Question 547463: How many pounds of chocolate at $8.00 per pound must be mixed with almonds at $5.00 per pound to get
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How many pounds of chocolate at $8.00 per pound must be mixed with almonds at $5.00 per pound to get
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "Quantity: c + a = 15 lbs
\n" ); document.write( "Value::: 8c + 5a= 6*15
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\n" ); document.write( "Multiply Quantity by 8:
\n" ); document.write( "8c + 8a = 8*15
\n" ); document.write( "8c + 5a = 6*15
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\n" ); document.write( "Subtract and solve for \"a\":
\n" ); document.write( "3a = 2*15
\n" ); document.write( "a = 10 lbs (amt of almonds needed)
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\n" ); document.write( "Solve for \"c\":
\n" ); document.write( "c + a = 15
\n" ); document.write( "c + 10 = 15
\n" ); document.write( "c = 5 lbs (amt of chocholates)
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