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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 36 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 36

Solve each mixture word problem.

Estelle is making 30 pounds of fruit salad from strawberries and blueberries. Strawberries cost $1.80 per pound and blueberries cost $4.50 per pound. If Estelle wants the fruit salad to cost her $2.52 per pound, how many pounds of each berry should she use?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.3 Solve Mixture Applications · Exercise 36

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