Step-by-step explanation:
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying with the opposite of the fraction. 8/9 / 3/4=8/9×4/3=32/27=1 5/27.
the cost for each of jelly beans and each pound of trail mix is $2.5 and $1.75
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Given A store is having a sale on jelly beans and trail mix. For 3 pounds of jelly beans and 2 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $11. For 5 pounds of jelly beans and 6 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $23 . We have to find the cost for each pound of trail mix and each pound of jelly beans.
Let the cost of each pound of trail mix is $y.
and the cost of each pound of jelly beans is $x.
According to question,
For 3 pounds of jelly beans and 2 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $11.
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→ (1)
For 5 pounds of jelly beans and 6 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $23
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→ (2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
3(1 equation)-(2 equation)=0
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hence,
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Putting
in
we get ;
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Hence, the cost for each of jelly beans and each pound of trail mix is $2.5 and $1.75 .
$58,685 would be the amount left over.
Answer:
x= 6
Step-by-step explanation:
3(x + 4) = 2x + 4x - 6
3x + 12 = 2x + 4x - 6
3x + 12 = 6x - 6
-3x = -18
x= 6
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