Answer:
$2.90
Step-by-step explanation:
The quantity of the 1st type of candy be x lb and that of the second type − y lb with the price of $ p/lb.
Then, x=5y/12 or y=2.4x.
The "total price" equation will be: 4.6x + 2.4xp = 3.4(x+2.4x).
Solving for p, we get p = $2.90.
Answer:
8. 24.5
9. 29.6
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
percent increase = ((new number - original number) / (original number)) * 100
= ((910 - 650) / 650) * 100
= (260 / 650) * 100
= 0.4 * 100
= 40% <===== Maki's increase
