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To find: The quantity of peanuts.
Answer to Problem 21P
The quantity of peanuts Juanita has 2 kg.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Total quantity of mixture = 3 kg
Cost of peanuts is $ 4.25 per kg and cost of raisins is $ 3.50 per kg.
Total cost is $ 12
Calculation:
Let, the quantity of peanuts be x kg and that of raisins be y kg.
By question
From equation (1)
Substituting y in equation (2)
Therefore, the quantity of peanuts Juanita has 2 kg.
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