SOLUTION: Please help me solve this WORD Problem A snack mix is made from peanuts that cost $3 per pound and caramel popcorn that cost $2.20 per pound. The mixture cost $2.50 per pound do

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Question 836943: Please help me solve this WORD Problem
A snack mix is made from peanuts that cost $3 per pound and caramel popcorn that cost $2.20 per pound. The mixture cost $2.50 per pound does the mixture contain more peanuts or caramel corn?
thank you!
Anthony
i do not know how to set up this equation but i would guess more popcorn
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Study this lesson, a direct fit to what you want:
http://www.algebra.com/my/mixture-price-two-part-both-parts-unknown.lesson?content_action=show_dev

Use mixture size of 1 pound, for simplicity ( M=1, as the variable used in the lesson ).

In the practical sense, ask yourself if 2.50 is closer to 3 or closer to 2.20? If closer to 3, then more peanuts; if closer to 2.20, then more caramel corn.