Nami G.

asked • 10/02/15

How many pounds of candy that sells for $0.71 per lb must be mixed with candy that sells for $1.25 per lb to obtain 8 lb....

How many pounds of candy that sells for $0.71 per lb must be mixed with candy that sells for $1.25 per lb to obtain 8 lb of a mixture that should sell for $0.91 per lb? 
 
$0.71-per-lb candy: ___ lb 
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.) 

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