SOLUTION: A candy mixture is created with 2 types of candy, one costing $4 per pound and the other $3.50 per pound. How much of each type is needed for a 5 pound box that costs $18?
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Question 1011242: A candy mixture is created with 2 types of candy, one costing $4 per pound and the other $3.50 per pound. How much of each type is needed for a 5 pound box that costs $18? Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x for cheap
y for expensive ------one equation accounts for material quantities and other accounts for cost of the mixture.
You can use some Elimination if try the system this way:
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