Problema Solution
If almonds sell at $3.60 a pound and walnuts for $2.25, how many pounds of each are needed to make a mix of 45 pounds at 3.00 a ppund
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Let
x = pounds of almonds
y = pound of walnuts
x + y = 45
3.60x + 2.25y = 3*45
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x = 25 lb
y = 20 lb
25 pounds of almonds and 20 pounds of walnuts are needed for the mix.