Y yvemag87 New member Joined Jan 7, 2011 Messages 4 Jan 9, 2011 #1 How many pounds of 80 cent nuts and how many pounds of 50 cent nuts must a dealer use to produce a mixture of 90 pounds to sell at 75 cents per pound?
How many pounds of 80 cent nuts and how many pounds of 50 cent nuts must a dealer use to produce a mixture of 90 pounds to sell at 75 cents per pound?
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Jan 9, 2011 #2 What have you tried? Define E = Pounds of 80¢ nuts Define F = Pounds of 50¢ nuts Equate Pounds: E + F = 90 Equate Price: E*0.80 + F*0.50 = (F+E)*0.75 Now what?
What have you tried? Define E = Pounds of 80¢ nuts Define F = Pounds of 50¢ nuts Equate Pounds: E + F = 90 Equate Price: E*0.80 + F*0.50 = (F+E)*0.75 Now what?
