document.write( "Question 189293: 9lbs of mixed nuts containing 55% peanuts were mixed with 6lbs of another kind of mixed nuts that contain 40% peanuts. What percent of the new mixture is peanuts? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #142031 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .55*9+.40*6=15x \n" ); document.write( "4.95+2.4=15x \n" ); document.write( "7.35=15x \n" ); document.write( "x=7.35/15 \n" ); document.write( "x=.49 or 49% of the new mix is peanuts. \n" ); document.write( " |