Problema Solution
A local market wants to mix some $5 apples with some $4 oranges. (These cost are per pountd) How many pounds of each item should they mix to obtain a 30 pound mixture that sells for $4.40 per pound
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Let
x = pounds of the $5 apples
y = pounds of the $4 oranges
x + y = 30
5x + 4y = 4.40*30
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x = 12 lbs
y = 18 lbs
They should mix 12 pounds of apples and 18 pounds of oranges.