SOLUTION: A pound of tin is worth $2 more than a pound of copper. Four pounds of tin are mixed with 6 pounds of copper to make bronze that sells for $3.55 per pound. How much is a pound of t

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Question 900176: A pound of tin is worth $2 more than a pound of copper. Four pounds of tin are mixed with 6 pounds of copper to make bronze that sells for $3.55 per pound. How much is a pound of tin worth?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tin, p+2 dollars per pound.
Copper, p dollars per pound.

4 pounds of tin, plus 6 pounds of copper.
4%28p%2B2%29%2B6%2Ap is the COST of the mixture.

The PRICE of the mixture is COST%2F%284%2B6%29=3.55 dollars per pound.

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