Math Problem Statement
A nut store normally sells cashews for $4.00 per pound and peanuts for $1.50 per pound. But at the end of the month the peanuts had not sold well, so, in order to sell
4040
pounds of peanuts, the manager decided to mix the
4040
pounds of peanuts with some cashews and sell the mixture for
$ 2.00$2.00
per pound. How many pounds of cashews should be mixed with the peanuts to ensure no change in the revenue?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations
Profit Maximization
Formulas
Equation for revenue calculation
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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