Chapter 11, Problem 44R

Solve each problem by writing and solving a system of linear equations.

44. An employee at See's Candy Store needs a special mixture of candy. She has creme-filled chocolates that sell for $3.00 per pound, chocolate-covered nuts that sell for $2.70 per pound, and chocolate-covered raisins that sell for $2.25 per pound. She wants to have twice as many pounds of raisins as pounds of nuts in the mixture. Find how many pounds of each she should use to make 45 pounds worth $2.80 per pound.