SOLUTION: You have one type of candy that sells for $3.70/lb and another type of candy that sells for $7.60/lb. You would like to have 31.2 lbs of a candy mixture that sells for $5.00/lb. Ho

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Question 1125144: You have one type of candy that sells for $3.70/lb and another type of candy that sells for $7.60/lb. You would like to have 31.2 lbs of a candy mixture that sells for $5.00/lb. How much of each candy will you need to obtain the desired mixture?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x of $3.7 per pound
31.2-x of $7.6 per pound

3.7x%2B7.6%2831.2-x%29=5%2A31.2
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