document.write( "Question 794695: 1. 100 pounds of candy sells for $1.75 a pound. It contains candy worth $1.65 a pound and some worth $1.90 a pound. How many pounds of each were used?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #480692 by josgarithmetic(39617)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L = $1.65 per pound \n" ); document.write( "H = $1.90 per pound \n" ); document.write( "T = $1.75 per pound \n" ); document.write( "u = how much of the L \n" ); document.write( "v = how much of the H \n" ); document.write( "M = 100 pounds of mixture\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Solve these simultaneous equations for u and v, COMPLETELY in symbols. Once that is done and you have formulas for u and for v, THEN substitute the given values and evaluate u and v. \n" ); document.write( " |