Question

How many pounds of mixed nuts selling for $4.50 a pound should be mixed with 20 lbs of dried fruit selling for $5.50 a pound to obtain a trail mix that sells for $5 a pound?

Nov 23, 2015

4.50x + 5.50*20 = 5.00(x+20)

Nov 23, 2015

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