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Question 220828: I'm taking algebra but I have a hard time with word problems. Please help.
1) A certain granola mixture is 10% peanuts.
A) If a container has 20 lbs. of granola how many pounds of peanuts does it contain?
B) If a container has X lbs. of granola in it write an expression for the amount of peanuts it contains.

Thank you for any help!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(A)
10% of 20 pounds is:
.1%2A20+=+2
It contains 2 pounds of peanuts
(B)
10% of x pounds is:
.1x pounds of peanuts