A Merchant Wishes to Mix Peanuts That Sell for $3

question 82

Essay

A merchant wishes to mix peanuts that sell for $3 a pound and cashews that sell for $6 a pound to get 70 pounds of mixed nuts that sell for $5 a pound. How many pounds of peanuts should the merchant use?
________ pounds of peanuts

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Definitions:

Ice Cream

A frozen dessert made from dairy products, sweeteners, and flavorings, enjoyed as a treat or snack.

Buying Behavior

The decision processes and acts of individuals involved in buying and using products.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of an alternative that must be forgone as a result of choosing another option, representing the benefits that could have been received by taking a different path.

Free Lunch

An expression indicating that obtaining goods or services without cost or effort is impossible in economic terms, as there's always a trade-off.