Final answer:
To obtain 60 pounds of candy that would be worth $5.00 per pound, 20 pounds of one candy and 40 pounds of the other candy should be mixed.
Step-by-step explanation:
To obtain 60 pounds of candy that would be worth $5.00 per pound, we need to calculate the amount of each candy that should be mixed.
Let's assume one candy is worth $x per pound and the other candy is worth $y per pound.
Since the total weight is 60 pounds and the total value should be $5.00 per pound, we can set up the following system of equations:
x + y = 60 (equation 1)
x($x) + y($y) = $300 (equation 2)
To solve this system of equations, we need to find the values of x and y that satisfy both equations.
By solving the system of equations, we find that the correct answer is C) 20 pounds of one and 40 pounds of the other.