Question 1040172
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A store mixes red fescue worth $10 per pound and chewings $14 per pound.  The mixture is to sell for $13 per pound.  
Find how much of each should be used to make a 336-pound mixture.
How many pounds of the red fescue should be in the mixture?
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See the lesson <A HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/mixtures/Word-problems-on-mixtures-for-dry-substances-like-cookies-candies.lesson>Word problems on mixtures for dry substances like candies, dried fruits</A>, Problem 1 in this site.


Consider it as a sample. Read it attentively.


Then solve your problem by substituting your data.