SOLUTION: How many pounds of nuts selling for $12 per lb and raisins selling for $6 per lb should a person combine to obtain 90 lb of a trail mix selling for $8 per lb?
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Question 1005983: How many pounds of nuts selling for $12 per lb and raisins selling for $6 per lb should a person combine to obtain 90 lb of a trail mix selling for $8 per lb? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = pounds of nuts needed
Let = pounds of raisins needed
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Subtract (1) from (2)
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and
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30 pounds of nuts are needed
60 pounds of raisins are needed
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check:
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OK
