SOLUTION: At The Nut House, a pound of cashews sells for $6.00 per pound and a pound of peanuts sells for $3.00 per pound. If you would like to make a 4 pound mixture of peanuts and cashews

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Question 914352: At The Nut House, a pound of cashews sells for $6.00 per pound and a pound of peanuts sells for $3.00 per pound. If you would like to make a 4 pound mixture of peanuts and cashews at a cost of $4.00 per pounds how many pounds of cashews must you use?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the weight of cashews
6x + 3(4lb-x) = 4(4lb)
x = (4lb)/3, weight of cashews: 1 1/3 lb