Word problem in Algebra. HELP !!! please

[deedaniels]

A butcher combined 100 lbs of hamburger that cost 1.75 per pound with 40 lbs of hamburger that cost 3.50 per pound. Find the selling price of the hamburger mixture.

 

[girrks4eva]

answer

100*1.75=$175
40*3.50= $140

175+140=$315

 

[Mrspi]

100*1.75=$175
40*3.50= $140

175+140=$315

Ok...let's attach some meaning to your numbers.

100 lb of hamburger that costs $1.75 a pound has a value of $175
40 lb of hamburger that costs $3.50 a pound has a value of $140

The total value of the meat is $175 + $140, or $315

You have 100 lb + 40 lb of meat, or 140 lb.

If the value of 140 lb of meat is $315, how would you find the value of ONE pound?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

A butcher combined 100 lbs of hamburger that cost 1.75 per pound with 40 lbs of hamburger that cost 3.50 per pound. Find the selling price of the hamburger mixture.

Does this problem make sense to you? not to me?

Selling price can be anything - 0 to infinity - whatever the market will bear (and the butcher is willing to leave with)!!

 

[apm246]

a school principal estimates that no more than 6% of this years senior class will graduate with honors. there are 350 students how many will graduate this year?