Question

If the Regular Mix requires 3 pounds of peanuts, 2 pounds of cashews, and 1 pound of almonds, the Deluxe Mix requires 2 pounds of peanuts, 4 pounds of cashews, and 3 pounds of almonds, and the Holiday Mix requires 4 pounds of peanuts, 1 pound of cashews, and 2 pounds of almonds, what is the total cost for producing 100 pounds of the Regular Mix, 150 pounds of the Deluxe Mix, and 120 pounds of the Holiday Mix?

a. $1,840
b. $2,530
c. $2,710
d. $3,120

Answer 1

The total cost for producing 100 pounds of the Regular Mix, 150 pounds of the Deluxe Mix, and 120 pounds of the Holiday Mix is $19,962.50.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the total cost for producing the Regular Mix, Deluxe Mix, and Holiday Mix, we will calculate the cost of each mix separately and then add them together.

The cost of the Regular Mix is $56.75 ($20 per pound for peanuts, $15 per pound for cashews, and $7.75 per pound for almonds), so for 100 pounds of Regular Mix, the cost would be $5,675.

The cost of the Deluxe Mix is $43.25 ($20 per pound for peanuts, $10 per pound for cashews, and $13.25 per pound for almonds), so for 150 pounds of Deluxe Mix, the cost would be $6,487.50.

The cost of the Holiday Mix is $65.00 ($16 per pound for peanuts, $11 per pound for cashews, and $18 per pound for almonds), so for 120 pounds of Holiday Mix, the cost would be $7,800.

Adding the costs together, the total cost for producing 100 pounds of the Regular Mix, 150 pounds of the Deluxe Mix, and 120 pounds of the Holiday Mix is $19,962.50.