walnuts that sell for $3 a pound and macadamia nuts that sell for $4 per pound are mixed to create 50 pounds of mixture that sells for $4 per pound. HOw many pounds of each type of nut are needed?

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walnuts that sell for $3 a pound and macadamia nuts that sell for $4 per pound are mixed to create 50  pounds of mixture that sells for $4 per pound. HOw many pounds of each type of nut are needed?

Ms. Sue · Answer

They could be all macademia nuts. Are you sure you posted this problem correctly?