SOLUTION: - Michael and Kevin return to the candy store, but this time they want to purchase nuts. They can�t decide among peanuts, cashew, or almonds. They again to create a mix. They bough

Question 873170: - Michael and Kevin return to the candy store, but this time they want to purchase nuts. They can�t decide among peanuts, cashew, or almonds. They again to create a mix. They bought 2.5 pounds of peanuts for $1.30 per pound. 4 pounds of cashews for $4.50 per pound, and 2 pound of almonds for $3.75 per pound. Determine the price per pound of the mix

Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They bought 2.5 pounds of peanuts for $1.30 per pound. 4 pounds of cashews for $4.50 per pound, and 2 pound of almonds for $3.75 per pound.
total value of the nuts bought
2.5*1.3+4*4.5+2*3.75
= $28.75
Total weight=10 pounds
price of mix = 28.75/10
=2.88
$2.88 price of mix
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