<PRE><B>Question 1001192</B>
 I want to produce 200 pounds of mixed nuts which I can sell for $4.45 per pound. The mix uses peanuts at $2.19 per pound and almonds at $6.47 per pound. How many pounds of both peanuts and almonds are needed to create the perfect mix? 
Equation:
value + value = value
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2.19x + 6.47(200-x) = 4.45*200
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219x + 647*200 - 647x = 445*200
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-428x = -202*200
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x = 94.39 lbs (amt of peanuts needed)
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200-94.39 = 105.61 lbs (amt of almonds needed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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