Provide an appropriate response.
A total of 20 pounds of nuts were purchased for $22.80; some were cashews and the others were peanuts. Cashews cost $1.05 per pound and peanuts cost $1.20 per pound. How many pounds of peanuts were in the mixture?

A. 14 pounds
B. 12 pounds
C. 10 pounds
D. 8 pounds


Answer: B

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