document.write( "Question 167576: walnuts that cost $4.05 per kilogram were mixed w/ cashews that cost $7.25 per kilogram. How many kilograms of each were used to make a 50 kg. mixture that costs $6.25 per kilogram.(round to nearest 10th). \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #123469 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 7.25x+4.05(50-x)=6.25*50 \n" ); document.write( "7.25x+202.5-4.05x=312.50 \n" ); document.write( "3.2x=312.50-202.50 \n" ); document.write( "3.2x=110 \n" ); document.write( "x=110/3.2 \n" ); document.write( "x=34.38 kg. of cashews are used. \n" ); document.write( "50-34.38=15.62 kg. of walnuts are used. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "7.25*34.38+4.05*15.62=312.50 \n" ); document.write( "249.26+63.26=312.50 \n" ); document.write( "312.52~312.50 \n" ); document.write( " |