Question

• There are 20 pounds of the mixture.

Answer 1

Answer:

6.63 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Total pounds of mixture = 20

The contents of the mixture are; peanuts and almonds. Of which;

Peanuts cost = $2.95 per pound

Almonds cost = $5.95 per pound

The mixture cost = $4.00 per pound

Total cost of contents of the mixture = $8.90

The pounds of peanuts = $\frac{2.95}{8.90}$ x 20

                     = 6.63

Therefore, 6.63 pounds of peanuts was used in producing 20 pounds of the mixture.