Question

Please help, I only have 1 attempt left to get it right, there is also no need to show your work if you don't want to.

How many pounds of $1.75/lb trail mix should a grocer combine with 3 lb of $3.75/lb trail mix to get $2.95/lb trail mix?

Answer 1

2lb

I don't know what to write here but this is the answer

Answer 2

1/2 lb

Explanation:

(1)1.75 + 3(3.75) - 4 = 23.5/4

23.5x/4 = 2.95

23.5x = 11.8

x = 0.5