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A company sells a container of mixed nuts that is 12% peanuts and another container that is 60% peanuts. How many cups of each mixture would be needed to make 12 cups that is 40% peanuts? 4 cups of the 12% peanuts and 8 cups of the 60% peanuts
8 cups of the 12% peanuts and 4 cups of the 60% peanuts
5 cups of the 12% peanuts and 7 cups of the 60% peanuts
3 cups of the 12% peanuts and 9 cups of the 60% peanuts

My answer is B
if it's wrong can you please tell my the right one and how you got it.

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A company sells a container of mixed nuts that is 12% peanuts and another container that is 60% peanuts. How many cups of each mixture would be needed to make 12 cups that is 40% peanuts?  4 cups of the 12% peanuts and 8 cups of the 60% peanuts
8 cups of the 12% peanuts and 4 cups of the 60% peanuts
5 cups of the 12% peanuts and 7 cups of the 60% peanuts
3 cups of the 12% peanuts and 9 cups of the 60% peanuts

My answer is B
if it's wrong can you please tell my the right one and how you got it.

anonymous · Answer

No you are correct it is, B. :)

anonymous · Answer

Thx