How many pounds of chocolates cost5.95 per pound must mixed 3 pounds of caramels costing2.95 per pound to obtain a mixture that cost3.95 per pound?

Answer 1

LET X = pounds of chocolate.

Then total weight is X + 3 and

5.95X + 2.95(3) = 3.95 (X+3)

5.95X + 8.85 = 3.95X +11.85

2X = 3

X = 1.5 pounds