Question

• There are 20 pounds of the mixture.

• Peanuts cost $2.95 per pound.
• Almonds cost $5.95 per pound.
• The mixture costs $4.00 per pound.

How many pounds of peanuts will there be?

Answer 1

6.63 pounds

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 =
`(2.95)/(8.90)` x 20

= 6.63

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