SOLUTION: A pound of tin is worth $1 more than a pound of copper.four pounds of tin are mixed with 6 pounds of copper to make bronze that sells for 4.15 per pound .how much is a pound of tin

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Question 933636: A pound of tin is worth $1 more than a pound of copper.four pounds of tin are mixed with 6 pounds of copper to make bronze that sells for 4.15 per pound .how much is a pound of tin worth ?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p be the price for copper.
Tin price is p+1.

%284%2A%28p%2B1%29%2B6%2Ap%29%2F%284%2B6%29=4.15;
Solve for p and evaluate p+1.