A Hobby Store Packages Mixtures of Different Beads for Sale

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Essay

A hobby store packages mixtures of different beads for sale.From wood beads,glass beads,and metal beads,the owner wants to prepare a mixture which will sell for $4.20 for a 200 count bag.The cost per bead of these beads is $0.01,$0.03,and $0.05,respectively.The number of wooden beads is to be four times the number of metal beads.How many of each type of bead will be in the final package?

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