SOLUTION: How many pounds of salted nuts selling for $1.40 per pound should be mixed with 6 pounds of salted nuts selling for $2.60 per pound to obtain a mixture selling for $2.12 per pound?

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Question 911240: How many pounds of salted nuts selling for $1.40 per pound should be mixed with 6 pounds of salted nuts selling for $2.60 per pound to obtain a mixture selling for $2.12 per pound?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.40x+ 2.60(6lb) = 2.12(6lb + x)
.58(6lb)/.72 = x