document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=753337>Question 753337</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The Candy Emporium sells two types of candy- type A sells for $1.50 per pound and type B sells for $2.00 per pound. How kuch of each type of candy should be combined to obtain 20 pounds of a mixture which sells for $1.80 per pound?  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Weight equation:::: a  +  b  = 20 lbs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Value equation:: 1.5a + 2b = 1.8*20<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Modify for elimination:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2a  +  2b  = 40<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.5a+  2b  = 36<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Subtract and solve for \"a\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.5a = 4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a = 8 lbs (amt. of A candy needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a + b = 20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b = 20-8 = 12 lbs. (amt. of B candy needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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