document.write( "Question 251808: The manager of a bulk foods establishment sells a trail mix for $8 per pound and premium cashews for $14 per pound. The manager wishes to make a 420 pound mix that will sell for $9 per pound. How many pounds of each should be used? \n" ); document.write( "
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trail mix = t
\n" ); document.write( "cashews = c\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "t + c = 420
\n" ); document.write( "8t + 14c = 9*420\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "t = 350 pounds
\n" ); document.write( "c = 70 pounds
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