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.