Question

4. A local grocer has decided to mix 100 pounds of cashews and almonds for a holiday special. Cashews typically cost $8 per pound and almonds cost $3 per pound. How many pounds of each type of nuts must be mix to obtain a mixture that will cost his customer $5 per pound?

Answer 1

Answer:

40 pounds of cashews = 320 $

60 pounds of almonds = 180 $

total= 500$

average = 5$ per pound