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7 November, 18:36

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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  1. 7 November, 20:58
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    This question is missing lots of context I'm confused.
  2. 7 November, 21:15
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    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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