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

Question

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To find the amount of the more expensive candy, set up the equation: 1.79x + 3.75(22-x) = 2.95(22). Solving for x gives x = 13 pounds.

Solve the Problem. -Ellen Wishes to Mix Candy Worth $1.79 Per Pound with Per