SOLUTION: how many pounds of nuts selling for $18 per lb and raising selling for $6 per lb should a person combine to obtain 90 lb of a trail mix selling for $10 lb.

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Question 1021338: how many pounds of nuts selling for $18 per lb and raising selling for $6 per lb should a person combine to obtain 90 lb of a trail mix selling for $10 lb.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39631) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2818v%2B6u%29=90%2A10, to account for the cost;

and also u%2Bv=90 accounts for the weight.