A party mix is made by combining peanuts worth $5 per lb., and m&m’s worth $3 dollars per lb. how many peanuts should be mixed with 50 lbs. of m&m’s to obtain a mix worth $4.50 per pound

Question

A party mix is made by combining peanuts worth $5 per lb., and m&m’s worth $3 dollars per lb. how many peanuts should be mixed with 50 lbs. of m&m’s to obtain a mix worth $4.50 per pound

Answer 1

5p + 3(50) = 4.5(p + 50)

Solve for p for your answer. Go!