The student, who suggests that if we do half and half of each bag, we will be giving them at least 60%,<u> is correct</u>.
<h3>What is the implication of the phrase "at least"?</h3>
The phrase "at least" means the minimum that is true or possible.
Mathematically, by "at least," we mean 'equal to or greater than.'
<h3>Data and Calculations:</h3>
Since each bag of nuts contain 16 ounces,
The 1st bag contains x/2 ounces (50%) of plain nuts and x/2 ounces (50%) of chocolate-covered nuts.
The 2nd bag contains x/5 ounces (20%)of plain nuts and 4x/5 ounces (80%) of chocolate-covered nuts.
If half of the 1st bag is mixed with half of the 2nd bag, each bag will contain only 65% (that is, 25% (50%/2) from the 1st bag and 40% (80%/2) from the 2nd bag).
Thus, the student, who suggests that if we do half and half of each bag, we will be giving them at least 60%, <u>is correct</u> since they will not be given less than 60% of chocolate-covered nuts inside.
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