Problema Solution
Jose is making trail mix. The recipe calls for 3 parts golden raised to 2 parts cashews. Jose would like to make 30 cups of trail mix. How many cups of golden raisins and cashews does Jose need?
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let
3x = 3 parts of golden raisins
2x = 2 parts of cashew
where x is positive integer
Jose would like to make 30 cups of trail mix:
3x + 2x = 30
by solving we find:
x = 6
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3*6 = 18 cups of golden raisins
2*6 = 12 cups of cashews
Jose needs 18 cups of golden raisins and 12 cups of cashews.