Problema Solution
9 lbs. of mixed nuts containing 55% peanuts were mixed with 6lbs. of another kind of mixed nuts that contain 40% peanuts. What percent of the new mixture is peanuts?
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9(.55) + 6(.40) = 15p
4.95 + 2.4 = 15p
7.35 = 15p
.49 = p
49%