document.write( "Question 435506: 9 lbs. of mixed nuts containing 55% peanuts were mixed with 6 lbs. of another kind of mixed nuts that contains 40% peanuts. What percent of the new mixture is peanuts? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #317482 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (9x.55)+(6x.40)=4.95+2.4=7.35 \n" ); document.write( "7.35/9+6=7.35/15=49% of the new mixture is peanuts.. \n" ); document.write( " |