Math Candy problem

Question

a small candy store makes three types of party mixes. The first type contains 20% nonpareils and 80% peanut clusters, while the second type contains 50% peanut clusters and 50% chocolate-covered raisins. this third type consists of 40% nonpareils, 30% peanut clusters, and 30% chocolate-covered raisins. If the store has 120 pounds of nonpareils, 110 pounds of peanut clusters, and 100 ponds of chocolate-covered raisins available, how many pounds of each type of party mix should be made?

Answer 1

The amounts of each type of party mix to be made are approximately:

First type: 12.5 pounds

Second type: 23.75 pounds

Third type: 293.75 pounds

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