document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=59519>Question 59519</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The word problem is how to solve if I am given to mixtures with each mixture costing a different amount per pound.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "At first I came up with these equations...<BR>\n" );
document.write( "rice x 2.75/lb. + peas x $1.25/lb. = rice and peas x $1.75/lb.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "I then tried to solve for R (rice).<BR>\n" );
document.write( "which left me with R@$2.75/lb. = P&R@$1.75/lb. - P@$1.25/lb.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "that's where I'm stuck...<BR>\n" );
document.write( "I think if I divide out the rice variable I'll be left with fractions all over the place. What step am I leaving out?\r<BR>\n" );
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