Question

mixed nuts sell pistachio kernals for $10.00 per pound and almonds for $8.00 per pound how much of each type should be used to make a 50lb mixture that sells for 8.80 per pound

Answer 1

Let the mixture have x pounds of pistachio and y pounds of almonds.
x + y = 50 --- (1)
10x + 8y = 8.80 * 50 or 10x + 8y = 440 or
x + 0.8y = 44 --- (2)

Solve for x and y. Subtract (2) from (1) and you can solve for y. Then put it in (1) and solve for x.

Answer 2

If any step needs clarification please let me know.

Answer 3

i dont know if i am correct does it come out to 84 bags

Answer 4

x + y = 50 --- (1)
x + 0.8y = 44 --- (2)
subtract
0.2y = 6
y = 6/0.2 = 30
put y = 30 in (1)
x + 30 = 50
x = 20

20 lbs of pistachios should be mixed with 30 lbs of almonds.

Answer 5

thank you

Answer 6

you are welcome.