Problema Solution
how many pounds of peanuts of $60 per pound should be added to 100 pounds of cashew nuts at $120 per pound if the mixture is to be worth $ 90 per pound?
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let 'x' represent the pounds of peanuts needed for the mixture
60x + 120*100 = 90(x + 100)
by solving we find
x = 100 lbs
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100 pounds of peanuts should be added to the mixture.