A company sells Apple, Cherry, and Walnut
Mix. The ingredients are listed below for one
batch. They make large batches in order to
fill 250 bags. Determine how many pounds of
each ingredient should be used to make a
large batch. Decide how much the company
should charge for each bag of Apple, Cherry
and Walnut Mix, and explain how you made
your decision.
Apple, Cherry and Walnut Mix Recipe
3/4 pounds of dried apples
½ pounds of dried cherries.
½ pound of walnuts
Prices
dried apples: $2.80 per pound
dried cherries: $4.48 per pounds
walnuts: $3.96 per pound