document.write( "Question 1133126: A store owner want to develop a new snack mix by mixing chocolate and trail mix. How many pounds of chocolate costing $17.50 per pound should be mixed with trail mix costing $4.20 per pound to create a 31 mixture worth $8.92. (round to the nearest pound)\r
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17.50x + 4.20(31-x) = 8.92*31
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