Solve the problem.The manager of a candy shop sells chocolate covered peanuts for $8 per pound and chocolate covered cashews for $14 per pound. The manager wishes to mix 50 pounds of the cashews to get a  mixture that will sell for $10 per pound. How many pounds of peanuts should be used?

A. 50 lb
B. 100 lb
C. 150 lb
D. 75 lb


Answer: B

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