Question 1129722
Like the others but different numbers .



x, amount of the more expensive item
M-x, amount of the less expensive item

L, price per pound less expensive item
H, price per pound more expensive item
T, target price for mix


M=24.5
L=1.5
H=5
T=2.6


{{{Hx+L(M-x)=TM}}}, equation to account for the cost of the mixture.

{{{Hx+LM-Lx=TM}}}

{{{Hx-Lx=TM-LM}}}

{{{(H-L)x=TM-LM}}}

{{{highlight(x=(TM-LM)/(H-L))}}}


Substitute the given values for M, T, H, and L.  Evaluate x and M-x.