SOLUTION: How many pounds of walnuts (cost: $7.60 per pound) must be mixed with 6 pounds of cashews (cost: $12 per pound) to make a mixture of nuts that costs $9.25 per pound

Question 938143: How many pounds of walnuts (cost: $7.60 per pound) must be mixed with 6 pounds of cashews (cost: $12 per pound) to make a mixture of nuts that costs $9.25 per pound
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = pounds of walnuts needed
= cost of walnuts
= cost of cashews
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10 pounds of walnuts are needed
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check:

OK

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