Question

How many pounds of cashews selling for $7.40 per pound must be mixed with 6 pound of peanut selling for $2.60 to create a mixture that sells for $5.80 per pound?

Answer 1

7.40(x) + 2.60(6) = 5.80(x + 6)

Answer 2

7.40x + 15.60 = 5.80x + 34.80

Answer 3

1.60x = 19.20

Answer 4

x = 12

12 pounds of cashews

Answer 5

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