SOLUTION: Joe bought a pumpkin that cost 10 cents more per pound than his sister’s. Together, the two pumpkins weighed 20 pounds, but Joe’s pumpkin was heavier. Joe paid $3.52, and his siste
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Question 263290: Joe bought a pumpkin that cost 10 cents more per pound than his sister’s. Together, the two pumpkins weighed 20 pounds, but Joe’s pumpkin was heavier. Joe paid $3.52, and his sister paid $0.48. How many pounds did Joe’s pumpkin weigh? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
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j=10+s
weight
J=20-S
j*J=352
s*S=48
j = 22
s = 12
J = 16 joe's pumpkin weighs 16 pounds
S = 4
