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Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data | 4th Edition | ISBN: 9780321757272 | Authors: Michael Sullivan, III

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Problem 11E

Mixed Chocolates Michael and Kevin want to buy chocolates. They can't agree on whether they want chocolatecovered almonds, chocolate-covered peanuts, or chocolate-covered raisins. They agree to create a mix. They bought 4 pounds of chocolate-covered almonds at $3.50 per pound, 3 pounds of chocolate-covered peanuts for $2.75 per pound, and 2 pounds of chocolate-covered raisins for $2.25 per pound. Determine the cost per pound of the mix.

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Problem 11E

Mixed Chocolates Michael and Kevin want to buy chocolates. They can't agree on whether they want chocolatecovered almonds, chocolate-covered peanuts, or chocolate-covered raisins. They agree to create a mix. They bought 4 pounds of chocolate-covered almonds at $3.50 per pound, 3 pounds of chocolate-covered peanuts for $2.75 per pound, and 2 pounds of chocolate-covered raisins for $2.25 per pound. Determine the cost per pound of the mix.

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From the given problem we have

4 pounds of chocolate-covered almonds = $3.50

3 pounds of chocolate-covered peanuts = $2.75

2 pounds of chocolate-covered raisins = $2.25.

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