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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?

User Chemitaxis
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Answer:

2lb

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

User Raad
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Answer:

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

User Anubhav Gupta
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