SOLUTION: If peanuts cost 20 cents a pound and almonds cost 70 cents a pound what would mixed nuts cost if they were 60 percent peanuts and 40 percent almonds

SOLUTION: If peanuts cost 20 cents a pound and almonds cost 70 cents a pound what would mixed nuts cost if they were 60 percent peanuts and 40 percent almonds

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Question 902302: If peanuts cost 20 cents a pound and almonds cost 70 cents a pound what would mixed nuts cost if they were 60 percent peanuts and 40 percent almonds

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.6*20+.4*70=40 cents lb
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