SOLUTION: they combine 15lbs of a mix that is 60% peanuts with 10lbs of a second mix that is 30% peanuts. How many pounds of peanuts are in the combined mix?
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Question 745797: they combine 15lbs of a mix that is 60% peanuts with 10lbs of a second mix that is 30% peanuts. How many pounds of peanuts are in the combined mix?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12 pounds of peanuts are in the mix
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