SOLUTION: 5 pounds of caramel bats, costing 2.20 per pound are used.10 pounds of licorice bromstick, costing 1.80 per pound are also used. How many pounds of marshmallow goblins ($3 per poun

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: 5 pounds of caramel bats, costing 2.20 per pound are used.10 pounds of licorice bromstick, costing 1.80 per pound are also used. How many pounds of marshmallow goblins ($3 per poun      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 364318: 5 pounds of caramel bats, costing 2.20 per pound are used.10 pounds of licorice bromstick, costing 1.80 per pound are also used. How many pounds of marshmallow goblins ($3 per pound) are needed if the candy mix sells for 2.50 per pound.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 pounds of caramel bats, costing 2.20 per pound
10 pounds of licorice bromstick, 1.80 per pound
x pounds marshmallow goblins ($3 per pound)
candy mix sells for 2.50 per pound.15+x pounds
...
5*2.20+10*1.8+3x= 2.50 ( 15+x)
11+18+3x =37.5 +2.50x
3x-2.50x = 37.5-29
x= 8.5 pounds marshmallow goblins
...
m.ananth@hotmail.ca