SOLUTION: how many pounds of nuts selling for 70 cents per pound must be mixed with 30 pounds of nuts selling at 90 cents per pound to make a mixture that sells for 85 cents per pound?
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Question 522373: how many pounds of nuts selling for 70 cents per pound must be mixed with 30 pounds of nuts selling at 90 cents per pound to make a mixture that sells for 85 cents per pound?
In one solution I see 70x + 2700= 85x +2500 I want to know where the 2500 comes from Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
