Solve the following problem. It may be helpful to use draw a chart on scrap paper to organize the information and write the equation. Be sure to show all steps (V.E.S.T.) and work in order to receive full credit.

A grocer wants to make a 10-pound mixture of cashews and peanuts that he can sell for $3.29 per pound. If cashews cost $5.60 per pound and peanuts cost $2.30 per pound, how many pounds of each must he mix?

Ok, so...V.E.S.T stands for:
Variable
Equation
Solve
Try

Here is what I have so far, please re direct me if I am wrong.

V:

x = cashews
y = peanuts

Question

Solve the following problem. It may be helpful to use draw a chart on scrap paper to organize the information and write the equation. Be sure to show all steps (V.E.S.T.) and work in order to receive full credit.

A grocer wants to make a 10-pound mixture of cashews and peanuts that he can sell for $3.29 per pound. If cashews cost $5.60 per pound and peanuts cost $2.30 per pound, how many pounds of each must he mix?

Ok, so...V.E.S.T stands for:
Variable 
Equation
Solve 
Try 

Here is what I have so far, please re direct me if I am wrong.

V:

x = cashews 
y = peanuts

anonymous · Answer

So, now I wish to focus on the equation.

E: 

x+y = $3.39(10) 

^Correct so far?