Solve the problem.
-Ellen wishes to mix candy worth $\$ 1.79$ per pound with candy worth $\$ 3.75$ per pound to form 22 pounds of a mixture worth $\$ 2.95$ per pound. How many pounds of the more expensive candy should she use?
A) 13 pounds
B) 11 pounds
C) 9 pounds
D) 18 pounds

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To find the amount of more expensive candy, set up the equation: $1.79x + 3.75(22-x) = 2.95 \times 22$. Solving for $x$, we find that Ellen should use 13 pounds of the more expensive candy.

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