SOLUTION: .How many pounds of dried apples worth $5 per pound should me mixed with how many pounds of dried apricots worth $9 per pound to makel0 pounds of mixture worth $77?
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Question 664325: .How many pounds of dried apples worth $5 per pound should me mixed with how many pounds of dried apricots worth $9 per pound to makel0 pounds of mixture worth $77? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many pounds of dried apples worth $5 per pound should me mixed with how many pounds of dried apricots worth $9 per pound to makel0 pounds of mixture worth $77?
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Equation:
x + y = 10 lbs
5x + 9y = 77
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5x + 5y = 50
5x + 9y = 77
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Subtract and solve for "y":
4y = 27
y = 27/4 = 6 3/4 lbs (amt. of apricots needed)
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Solve for "x":
x + (27/4) = 40/4
x = 13/4 = 3 1/4 lbs (amt. of apples)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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