SOLUTION: The manager of a farmer's market has 350 lb of grain that costs $1.30 per pound. How many pounds of meal costing $0.80 per pound should be mixed with the 350 lb of grain to produce

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Question 1079963: The manager of a farmer's market has 350 lb of grain that costs $1.30 per pound. How many pounds of meal costing $0.80 per pound should be mixed with the 350 lb of grain to produce a mixture that costs $1.15 per pound?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, how many pounds of meal at $0.80 per pound

%280.8x%2B1.30%2A350%29%2F%28x%2B350%29=1.15


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