SOLUTION: A pound of dried pineapple bits sells for $6.59, a pound of dried banana chips sells for $4.39, and a pound of raisins sells for $2.79. Two pounds of raisins are to be mixed with e

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Question 901649: A pound of dried pineapple bits sells for $6.59, a pound of dried banana chips sells for $4.39, and a pound of raisins sells for $2.79. Two pounds of raisins are to be mixed with equal amounts of pineapple and banana to create a trail mix that will sell for $4.99 a pound. How many pounds of pineapple and banana chips should be used?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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p and b for pounds of pineapple and banana chips

The concentration of the mixture is as DOLLARS per POUND.

%286.59%2Ap%2B4.39%2Ab%2B2.79%2A2%29%2F%28p%2Bb%2B2%29=4.99 and p=b.

Make the substitution of p or b and you will have a price equation in just one variable.