SOLUTION: How many pounds of peanuts selling for $4.25 per pound should be mixed with 10 pounds of cashews selling for $5.75 per pound to obtain a mix that sells for $5.25 per pound?

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Question 840105: How many pounds of peanuts selling for $4.25 per pound should be mixed with 10 pounds of cashews selling for $5.75 per pound to obtain a mix that sells for $5.25 per pound?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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p pounds of peanuts

Price is {money}/{pounds}

%284.25p%2B5.75%2A10%29%2F%28p%2B10%29=5.25