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Ellen Wishes to Mix Candy Worth $2.12\$ 2.12 Per Pound with Candy Worth

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Ellen wishes to mix candy worth $2.12\$ 2.12 per pound with candy worth $3.71\$ 3.71 per pound to form 26 pounds of a mixture worth $2.73\$ 2.73 per pound. How many pounds of the more expensive candy should she use?


A) 16 pounds
B) 10 pounds
C) 18 pounds
D) 15 pounds

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