SOLUTION: A grocer mixes cashews and almonds. A mixture of 4 pounds of cashews and 6 pounds of almonds cost $62. A mixture of 2 pounds of cashews and 8 pounds of almonds cost $54. What is th
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Question 517773: A grocer mixes cashews and almonds. A mixture of 4 pounds of cashews and 6 pounds of almonds cost $62. A mixture of 2 pounds of cashews and 8 pounds of almonds cost $54. What is the cost per pound of cashew and almonds?
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4c+6a=62
2c+8a=54
multiply by 2
4c+16a=108
4c+6a=62
subtract
10a= 46
a=$4.60 per lb
2c+8*4.6=54
2c=17.2
c=$8.60 per lb
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