Solve the problem.
-Ellen wishes to mix candy worth $1.84 per pound with candy worth $8.17 per pound to form 11 pounds of a mixture worth $4.72 per pound. How many pounds of the more expensive candy should she use?
A) 10 pounds
B) 8 pounds
C) 6 pounds
D) 5 pounds

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Ellen needs to solve a weighted average problem to find the right mix of candies. Let x be the pounds of the $8.17 candy. The equation is: $1.84(11-x) + 8.17x = 4.72(11)$. Solving for x gives 5 pounds of the more expensive candy.

Solve the Problem. -Ellen Wishes to Mix Candy Worth $1.84 Per Pound with Per