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A candy store charges $12 per pound for truffles and $8 per pound for caramels. How much of each kind of candy should they put in a 3-pound gift box that will cost $29?

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  1. 12 May, 10:12
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    1.25 pounds truffles + 1.75 pounds caramels

    Step-by-step explanation:

    12x + 8 (3-x) = 29

    12x + 24 - 8x = 29

    4x = 5

    x = 5/4

    1.25 X 12 = $15.00

    1.75 X 8 = $ 14.00

    $15.00 + $14.00 = $29.00
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