We bought 5 pounds of cashew nuts worth $1.80 per pound, mixed with 4 pounds of peanuts worth $1.62 per pound. What is the value per pound of the mixture?

The correct answer is A. $1.72. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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We bought 5 pounds of cashew nuts worth $1.80 per pound, mixed with 4 pounds of peanuts worth $1.62 per pound. What is the value per pound of the mixture?

Options

A$1.72
B$1.71
C53.42
DSI-82

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A
78% (32)
B
7% (3)
C
2% (1)
D
12% (5)

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