How Many Pounds of Each Candy Shown in the Illustration

question 174

Multiple Choice

How many pounds of each candy shown in the illustration must be mixed to obtain 76 pounds of candy that would be worth $4 per pound?

• A) Gummy Bears: 57 lb; Jelly Beans: 20 lb
• B) Gummy Bears: 58 lb; Jelly Beans: 20 lb
• C) Gummy Bears: 55 lb; Jelly Beans: 19 lb
• D) Gummy Bears: 58 lb; Jelly Beans: 19 lb
• E) Gummy Bears: 57 lb; Jelly Beans: 19 lb

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