Alex is making a candy that contains 75% white chocolate and the rest peppermint sticks. The candy has 3 pounds
of peppermint sticks.
Part A: Write an equation using one variable that can be used to find the total number of pounds of white
chocolate and peppermint sticks in the candy. Define the variable used in the equation. (5 points)
Part B: How many pounds of white chocolate are present in the candy? Show your work. (5 points)