Question

How many pounds of lima beans that cost $0.90 per pound must be mixed with 16 pounds of corn that cost o.50 per pound to make a mixture of vegetables that costs 0.65 per pound?

Answer 1

.90x + .50(16) = .65(16+x)

.90x + 8 = 10.4 + .65x
.25x = 2.4
x = 9.6 pounds
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Answer 2

6.9 pounds.


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