Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

8lb of the cheaper Candy

17.5lb of the expensive candy

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cheaper candy be x

let the costly candy be y

X+y = 25.5....equation one

2.2x +7.3y = 25.5(5.7)

2.2x +7.3y = 145.35.....equation two

X+y = 25.5

2.2x +7.3y = 145.35

Solving simultaneously

X= 25.5-y

Substituting value of X into equation two

2.2(25.5-y) + 7.3y = 145.35

56.1 -2.2y +7.3y = 145.35

5.1y = 145.35-56.1

5.1y = 89.25

Y= 89.25/5.1

Y= 17.5

X= 25.5-y

X= 25.5-17.5

X= 8