SOLUTION: A confectioner mixes 9 parts of a grade of candy that costs p cents per pound with 4 parts of another grade of candy that costs 1 1/2 times as much. What is the cost, in cents, of
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Question 615715: A confectioner mixes 9 parts of a grade of candy that costs p cents per pound with 4 parts of another grade of candy that costs 1 1/2 times as much. What is the cost, in cents, of 1 pound of this mixture?
A)p
B)15p/13
C)35p/26
D)3p/2
15p Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
