SOLUTION: How many pounds of candy selling for $5.80 per pound should be mixed with 7 pounds of candy selling for $2.40 per pound to obtain a mixture selling for $3.42 per pound?

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Question 11326: How many pounds of candy selling for $5.80 per pound should be mixed with 7 pounds of candy selling for $2.40 per pound to obtain a mixture selling for $3.42 per pound?
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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see solution 11338

jon.