document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=678649>Question 678649</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Solve the following problem. It may be helpful to use draw a chart on scrap paper to organize the information and write the equation. Be sure to show all steps (V.E.S.T.) and work in order to receive full credit.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A grocer wants to make a 10-pound mixture of cashews and peanuts that he can sell for $3.29 per pound. If cashews cost $5.60 per pound and peanuts cost $2.30 per pound, how many pounds of each must he mix? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Using 2 equations:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Quantity: c + p = 10 lbs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Value::: 5.6c + 2.3p = 3.29*10 dollars<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply thru the Quantity Eq. by 560<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Multiply thru the Value Eq. by 100<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "560c + 560p = 5600<BR>\n" );
document.write( "560c + 230p = 3290<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Subtract and solve for \"p\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "330p = 2310<BR>\n" );
document.write( "p = 7 lbs (amt. of peanuts needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for \"c\" using c+p = 10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c + 7 = 10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c = 3 lbs (amt. of cashews needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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