SOLUTION: How many pounds of walnuts which cost $4 per pound must be mixed with 25 pounds of almonds which cost $7.50 per pound to make a mixture which will cost $6.50 per pound?

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Question 107186: How many pounds of walnuts which cost $4 per pound must be mixed with 25 pounds of almonds which cost $7.50 per pound to make a mixture which will cost $6.50 per pound?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=walnuts ... 4(x)+7.5(25)=6.5(x+25)