Question 878882
Observing the values in the description, you know this will be half and half, so 7.5 pounds of each.  Use the lesson to more effectively learn how to solve this general exercise:


<a href="http://www.algebra.com/tutors/mixture-price-two-part-both-parts-unknown.lesson?content_action=show_dev">Mixing two items of known price for known amount and price of the mixture</a>