document.write( "Question 1075105: A merchant wants to mix the peanuts with the cashews shown in the illustration to get 48 pounds of mixed nuts to sell at $4.00 per pound. How many pounds of each should the merchant use. Peanuts $3.00/lb. Cashews $6.00/lb. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #689790 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A merchant wants to mix the peanuts with the cashews shown in the illustration to get 48 pounds of mixed nuts to sell at $4.00 per pound. How many pounds of each should the merchant use. Peanuts $3.00/lb. Cashews $6.00/lb. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "P + C = 48 \n" ); document.write( "3P + 6C = 4*48 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |