SOLUTION: ok this is it,how many pounds of seed worth 60 cents must be mixed with 300 pounds of seed worth 35 cents a pound to make a mixture worth 50 cents per pound ? my i think its 237.bu

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Question 46987: ok this is it,how many pounds of seed worth 60 cents must be mixed with 300 pounds of seed worth 35 cents a pound to make a mixture worth 50 cents per pound ? my i think its 237.but that just doesnt seem right. thank you
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F60+%2B+%28300%29%2F35+=+%28300+%2B+x%29%2F50
2100x%2F60+%2B+2100%28300%29%2F35+=+2100%28300+%2B+x%29%2F50
35x+%2B+18000+=+12600+%2B+42x
5400+=+7x
About 771 pounds