A snack mix that is 20% raisins is blended with a second mix that is 30% raisins. The initial blend is 5 pounds of the f

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A snack mix that is 20% raisins is blended with a second mix that is 30% raisins. The initial blend is 5 pounds of the first mix and 10 pounds of the second. To make the final blend 22% raisins, how many additional pounds of the first mix must be added to the initial blend?

A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40
E. 50

Answer: C

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