masorobe4 masorobe4
  • 11-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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Mix some of the $5.50 per pound with 100 pounds of $6.25 per pound to get a $6 per pound mix

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 11-11-2018

x lbs * 5.5 + 100 lbs * 6.25 = (x+100) * 6.00

distribute

5.5x + 625 = 6x+600

subtract 5.5 x from each side

625 = .5x +600

subtract 600 from each side

25 = .5x

divide each side by .5

x = 100

You need 100 pounds of the 5.50 mix

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alyssa0301
alyssa0301 alyssa0301
  • 11-11-2018
This question is missing lots of context I’m confused.
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