SOLUTION: Rina is making a nut mixture to sell at the locals farmers' market. She mixes 3 pounds of peanuts with a nut mixture that is 40% peanuts. The resulting mixture is 55% peanuts. H

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Question 822008: Rina is making a nut mixture to sell at the locals farmers' market. She mixes 3 pounds of peanuts with a nut mixture that is 40% peanuts. The resulting mixture is 55% peanuts. How many pounds of nut mixture does Rina make?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3+.40x=.55*(3+x)
x = 9.