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Answer to Problem 80SGR
The amount of the pound for the low shrink wax will be mixed with the 8 pounds of the votive wax to get the blend which sells for the $0.98 is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The low shrink wax is mixed with the 8 pounds of the votive wax to get the bend which sells for $0.98 a pound.
Assuming the amount of the low shrink wax be w.
The total price of the votive wax is evaluated as:
The total price of the low shrink wax be $1.04w.
The total price of the blend is:
Now, from the question:
Hence, the amount of the pound for the low shrink wax will be mixed with the 8 pounds of the votive wax to get the blend which sells for the $0.98 is
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