SOLUTION: A can of cashews mixed with almonds costs $24.60. Cashews cost $4.25/lb and almonds cost $3.80/lb. Their are twice as many cashews as almonds in the can. How many pounds of each ty

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Question 1024010: A can of cashews mixed with almonds costs $24.60. Cashews cost $4.25/lb and almonds cost $3.80/lb. Their are twice as many cashews as almonds in the can. How many pounds of each type are in the can?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x pounds cashews
y pounds almonds
x%2Fy=2
The description ignores any cost of packaging.

Account for the price of the canned product.
4.25x%2B3.80y=24.60

Apply the described ratio.
4.25%282y%29%2B3.80y=24.60
8.5y%2B3.80y=24.60
12.30y=24.60
highlight%28y=2%29
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highlight%28x=4%29