How many ounces of each type of seed are in the package?

Question

A seed company sells 1 ounce packages containing a mixture of lettuce seeds. Maroon Stem seeds for $0.40 per ounce. White Seeds sell for $0.65 per ounce. The 1ounce mixed package sella for $0.50. How many ounces of each type of seed are in the package?

Answer 1

M represents the amount of Maroon

1 - M represents the amount of White

0.40M + 0.65(1 - M) = 0.50(1)

.0.4M + 0.65 - 0.65M = .0.5

-0.25M = -0.15

M = 0.6