document.write( "Question 1024010: A can of cashews mixed with almonds costs $24.60. Cashews cost $4.25/lb and almonds cost $3.80/lb. Their are twice as many cashews as almonds in the can. How many pounds of each type are in the can? \n" ); document.write( "
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x pounds cashews
\n" ); document.write( "y pounds almonds
\n" ); document.write( "\"x%2Fy=2\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Account for the price of the canned product.
\n" ); document.write( "\"4.25x%2B3.80y=24.60\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Apply the described ratio.
\n" ); document.write( "\"4.25%282y%29%2B3.80y=24.60\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"8.5y%2B3.80y=24.60\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"12.30y=24.60\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\"highlight%28x=4%29\"
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