Concept explainers
a.
To find : how many pounds of mix nuts selling for
a.
Answer to Problem 9CYU
The
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Sara has 10 pound of dried fruit selling for
Pounds of mixed nuts selling for
Let
Calculation :
1 pound of mixed nuts
Therefore,
And
1 pound of trial mix
Therefore,
Pound | Price per Pound | Total Price | |
Dried Fruit | 10 | ||
Mixed Nuts | |||
Trial Mix |
Hence, the
b.
To write : a rational equation using the last column of the table
b.
Answer to Problem 9CYU
The rational equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Sara has 10 pound of dried fruit selling for
Pounds of mixed nuts selling for
Calculation :
Pound | Price per Pound | Total Price | |
Dried Fruit | 10 | ||
Mixed Nuts | |||
Trial Mix |
The total price for dried fruit is
The total price for mixed nuts is
The total price for trial mix is
Therefore, the rational equation is
Hence, the rational equation is
c.
To solve : the equation to determine how many pounds of mixed nuts are needed
c.
Answer to Problem 9CYU
25 pounds mixed nuts are needed
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Sara has 10 pound of dried fruit selling for
Pounds of mixed nuts selling for
Calculation :
The equation to determine is
The pounds of mixed nuts are needed
Hence, 25 pounds mixed nuts are needed.
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