Question

Natalie made a nut mixture that contains

54% peanuts by mixing together 10 kg of
mixed nuts that contain 60% peanuts and
15 kg of a different brand of mixed nuts.
a
The second brand of mixed nuts contained
what percent peanuts?

Answer 1

50%

Explanation:

10 kg of mixed nuts that contain 60% peanuts

60(10)

plus

15 kg of a different brand of mixed nuts. with x% peanuts

x(15)

=

That makes 25 kg with 54% peanuts

54(25)

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Equation

60(10) + x(15) = 54(25)

600 + 15x = 1350

Subtract 600 from both sides

15x = 750

Diviede both sides by 15

x = 50

50%