SOLUTION: How many pounds of walnuts at $0.84/lb should be mixed with 20 lb of pecans at $1.20/lb to give a mixture worth $1.04/lb?

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Question 1144664: How many pounds of walnuts at $0.84/lb should be mixed with 20 lb of pecans
at $1.20/lb to give a mixture worth $1.04/lb?


Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.84%2Aw%2B1.2%2A20=%281.04%29%28w%2B20%29
Solve for w.

0.84w%2B24=1.04w%2B20.8
24-20.8=1.04w-0.84w
0.2w=3.2
highlight%28w=16%29