Randall wants to mix 32 lb of nuts worth $2 per lb with some nuts worth $6 per lb to make a mixture worth $5 per lb. how many pounds of $6 nuts must use

96 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number of pounds of $6 nut required .

then you know the weight of the resulting mixture = (x+32)

The total cost of the mixture=

According to the question,

Hence, Randall must use 96 pounds of $6 nuts.

96 lb

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

Number of nuts =32 lb

Cost of 1 nut=$2

We have to find that how many pounds of $6 nuts must used.

Let x pounds be the nuts worth $6 per lb must be used.

Mixture =32+x

Cost of one lb nut in mixture =$5

According to question

Hence, 96 lb of nuts worth $6 per lb must used.