SOLUTION: How many pounds of walnuts at $0.84/lb should be mixed with 20 lb of pecans at $1.20/lb to give a mixture worth $1.04/lb?

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Question 1144664: How many pounds of walnuts at $0.84/lb should be mixed with 20 lb of pecans
at $1.20/lb to give a mixture worth $1.04/lb?


Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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