document.write( "Question 1148088: Peanuts sell for $3.00 per pound. Cashews sell for $6.00 per pound. How many pounds of cashews should be mixed with 12 pounds of peanuts to obtain a mixture that sells for $4.20 per pound?\r
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document.write( "It is EASY TO CHECK.\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - the total weight is  12 pounds + 8 pounds = 20 pounds.\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - the total cost   is  3*12 + 6*8 = 84 dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then the price for one pound of the mixture is   = $4.20.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Your answer is correct (!)\r\n" );
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