SOLUTION: a retailer has peanuts and cashews for sale. peanuts sell for $4 per pound and chasews for $7 per pound. he wishes to make a mix of 30 pounds, which will sell for $6 per pound. how

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Question 492100: a retailer has peanuts and cashews for sale. peanuts sell for $4 per pound and chasews for $7 per pound. he wishes to make a mix of 30 pounds, which will sell for $6 per pound. how many poulnds of each nut should he use? can you please show me how to set this up
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c + p = 30

4p + 7c = 6(30)