SOLUTION: they combine 15lbs of a mix that is 60% peanuts with 10lbs of a second mix that is 30% peanuts. How many pounds of peanuts are in the combined mix?

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Question 745797: they combine 15lbs of a mix that is 60% peanuts with 10lbs of a second mix that is 30% peanuts. How many pounds of peanuts are in the combined mix?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+.6%2A15+=+9+
+.3%2A10+=+3+
+9+%2B+3+=+12+
12 pounds of peanuts are in the mix