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how much candy that is worth $5 per pound must be mixed with 60 lb that is worth 4$ per pound to get a special Christmas mixture to sell for $4.40 per pound?

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amount of the $5 candy ------ x pounds

5x + 4(60) = 4.4(x+60)

solve for x and your Christmas wishes are fulfilled.

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