document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1001192>Question 1001192</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I want to produce 200 pounds of mixed nuts which I can sell for $4.45 per pound. The mix uses peanuts at $2.19 per pound and almonds at $6.47 per pound. How many pounds of both peanuts and almonds are needed to create the perfect mix? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "value + value = value<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2.19x + 6.47(200-x) = 4.45*200<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "219x + 647*200 - 647x = 445*200<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-428x = -202*200<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 94.39 lbs (amt of peanuts needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "200-94.39 = 105.61 lbs (amt of almonds needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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