SOLUTION: How many pounds of nuts selling for $9 per lb and raisins selling for $3 per lb should a person combine to obtain 240 lb of a trail mix selling for $5 per lb?
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Question 1050769: How many pounds of nuts selling for $9 per lb and raisins selling for $3 per lb should a person combine to obtain 240 lb of a trail mix selling for $5 per lb?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many pounds of nuts selling for $9 per lb and raisins selling for $3 per lb should a person combine to obtain 240 lb of a trail mix selling for $5 per lb?
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n + r = 240 (total mix)
9n + 3r = 5*240 (total cost)
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