SOLUTION: 2oz. of almonds were mixed with 6oz of walnuts which cost $4/oz to make mixed nuts which cost $4.25/oz. What is the price per ounce of almonds?

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Question 728059: 2oz. of almonds were mixed with 6oz of walnuts which cost $4/oz to make mixed nuts which cost $4.25/oz. What is the price per ounce of almonds?
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2oz. of almonds were mixed with 6oz of walnuts which cost $4/oz to make mixed nuts which cost $4.25/oz. What is the price per ounce of almonds?
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Quantity Eq::: a + w = 8
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Value Eq:::: c*2 + 4*6 = 4.25*8
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2c + 24 = 34
2c = 10
c = $5 (pice per ounce of almonds)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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