document.write( "Question 774704: How many pounds of gourmet candy selling for $1.80 per pound should be mixed with 3 pounds of candy selling for $2.60 a pound to obtain a mixture selling for $2.04 per pound?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #472414 by josgarithmetic(39617)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two-part mixture.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "L = 1.80 dollar/pound \n" ); document.write( "H = 2.60 dollar/pound \n" ); document.write( "T = 2.04 dollar/pound \n" ); document.write( "u = How much pounds of the L candy, unknown \n" ); document.write( "V = 3 pounds, the H candy\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Only one unknown, so only need one equation: \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Solve for u and substitute the given, known values. \n" ); document.write( " |