SOLUTION: Tim and Judy mix two kinds of feed for pedigreed dogs. They wish to make 27lbs of feed by mixing one kind worth $0.31 per pound with another worth $0.77 per pound. How many pounds
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Question 604822: Tim and Judy mix two kinds of feed for pedigreed dogs. They wish to make 27lbs of feed by mixing one kind worth $0.31 per pound with another worth $0.77 per pound. How many pounds of the cheaper kind should they use. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Tim and Judy mix two kinds of feed for pedigreed dogs. They wish to make 27lbs of feed by mixing one kind worth $0.31 per pound with another worth $0.77 per pound. How many pounds of the cheaper kind should they use.
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Equation:
value + value = value
0.31x + 0.77(271-x) = ?*271
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Note: You need to know the final price-per-pound of the mix.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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