Solve the problem.A candy company has 135 pounds of cashews and 180 pounds of peanuts which can be combined into two different mixes. The deluxe mix is half cashews and half peanuts and sells for $7 per pound. The economy mix is one-third cashews and two-thirds peanuts and sells for $5.60 per pound. How many pounds of each mix should be prepared for maximum revenue?

A. 135 pounds of deluxe mix and 0 pounds of economy mix
B. 180 pounds of deluxe mix and 135 pounds of economy mix
C. 270 pounds of deluxe mix and 90 pounds of economy mix
D. 90 pounds of deluxe mix and 45 pounds of economy mix


Answer: B

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