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Solve the mixture problem. See Examples 5 and 6. See the Strategy for Solving Word Problem...

Solve the mixture problem. See Examples 5 and 6. See the Strategy for Solving Word Problems box on page 91.

Cathy’s cranberries. Cathy mixes 5 pounds of dried cranberries that sell for $4 per pound with some dried peaches that sell for $12 per pound. If she wants the mix to be worth $10 per pound, then how many pounds of peaches should she use?

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