SOLUTION: One type of candy sells for $2 per
pound, and another type sells for $3 per pound. An
order for 18 pounds of candy costs $47. How much of
each type of candy was bought?
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order for 18 pounds of candy costs $47. How much of
each type of candy was bought?
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Question 444087: One type of candy sells for $2 per
pound, and another type sells for $3 per pound. An
order for 18 pounds of candy costs $47. How much of
each type of candy was bought? Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x=lbs that sell for $2 and y=lbs that sell for $3.
x + y = 18
2x+3y=47
.
2x+2y=36 Multiply each side by 2.
2x+3y=47
--------subtract
-y=-11
.
y=11 lbs
x=7 lbs
.
Ed
