Answer:
6.63 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
Total pounds of mixture = 20
The contents of the mixture are; peanuts and almonds. Of which;
Peanuts cost = $2.95 per pound
Almonds cost = $5.95 per pound
The mixture cost = $4.00 per pound
Total cost of contents of the mixture = $8.90
The pounds of peanuts = [tex]\frac{2.95}{8.90}[/tex] x 20
= 6.63
Therefore, 6.63 pounds of peanuts was used in producing 20 pounds of the mixture.
