document.write( "Question 586882: I'm really struggling on how to set up these word problems and my text book doesn't offer that many examples. Please help!\r
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document.write( "The manager of a farmer's market has 500lb of grain that cost $1.20 per pound. How many pounds of meal coasting $.80 per pound should be mixed with the 500 lb of grain to producea mixture that costs $1.05 per pound? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #373918 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (500)(1.20) + (x)(.80) = (500 + x)(1.05) \n" ); document.write( " |