Question 334895
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Let *[tex \Large c] represent the weight of the cashews in the mix.  Then, since the mix weighs a half-pound, the weight of the peanuts in the mix must be *[tex \Large 0.5\ -\ c].


The cost of *[tex \Large c] pounds of cashews is *[tex \Large 6c] dollars and the cost of *[tex \Large 0.5\ -\ c] pounds of peanuts is *[tex \Large 2.2(0.5\ -\ c)] dollars.


The cost of the cashews in the mix plus the cost of the peanuts in the mix equals the cost of the mix:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 6c\ +\ 2.2(0.5\ -\ c)\ =\ 1.7]


Solve for *[tex \Large c] to get the weight of the cashews, then subtract from 0.5 to get the weight of the peanuts.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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