Question

We bought 5 pounds of cashew nuts worth $1.80 per pound , mixed with 4 pounds of peanuts worth $1.62 per pound. What is the value per pound of the mixture ?

Answer 1

$1.72

Explanation:

5 pounds of cashew nuts at $1.80 per pound is worth

5 x $1.80 = $9.00

4 pounds of peanuts at $1.62 per pound is worth 4 x $1.62 = $6.48.

The total value of the 9-pound mixture is $9.00 + $6.48 = $15.48. The value of the mixture per pound is found by dividing the total value by the number of pounds. $15.48 / 9 = $1.72

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