Question 128222
10x+7.50(10-x)=8.50*10
10x+75-7.50x=85
2.5x=85-75
2.5x=10
x=10/2.5
x=4 pounds of cashews are needed.
10*4+7.5(10-4)=85
40+7.5(6)=85
40+45=85
85=85