Problema Solution
A nut mixture consisting of almonds and cashews. Almonds are $4.81 per pound and cashews are $6.81 per pound how many pounds of each type of nut should be mixed to produce 14 pounds selling for $5.81 per pound
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Let
x = pounds of almonds
y = pounds of cashews
x + y = 14
4.81x + 6.81y = 5.81*14
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x = 7 lbs
y = 7 lbs
7 pounds of each type should be mixed to produce 14 pounds selling for $5.81 per pound.