Asked by Alex
Ms. Nina wants to buy candy mix for $1.00 per pound. If she already bought 50 pounds of candy for $1.20 per pound, how much candy that costs 80 cents per pound must she buy?
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Answered by
Scott
(50 * 1.2) + (x * .8) = 1 (50 + x)
60 + .8 x = 50 + x
60 + .8 x = 50 + x
Answered by
RandomPerson
Answer:
Ms. Nina Should buy 50 pounds of candy for $0.80 per pound.
How I found out:
(50 ∙ 1.2) + (x ∙ 0.8) = 50 + x
60 + 0.8x = 50 + x
60 - 50 = x - 0.8x
10 = 0.2x
x = 50
Ms. Nina Should buy 50 pounds of candy for $0.80 per pound.
How I found out:
(50 ∙ 1.2) + (x ∙ 0.8) = 50 + x
60 + 0.8x = 50 + x
60 - 50 = x - 0.8x
10 = 0.2x
x = 50
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