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GMAT PAPER TEST PS.....Mixture Problem

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by smclean23 » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:28 pm
A mixture of nuts is to contain 3 parts cashews to 6 parts almonds to 7 parts walnuts by weight. How many pounds of almonds will be needed to make 5 pounds of the mixture?
(A) 3/8
(B) 8/15
(C) 1 1/5
(D) 1 2/3
(E) 1 7/8


OA isE
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Re: GMAT PAPER TEST PS.....Mixture Problem

by Sachindh » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:54 pm
smclean23 wrote:A mixture of nuts is to contain 3 parts cashews to 6 parts almonds to 7 parts walnuts by weight. How many pounds of almonds will be needed to make 5 pounds of the mixture?
(A) 3/8
(B) 8/15
(C) 1 1/5
(D) 1 2/3
(E) 1 7/8


OA isE
Let us assume x as a common weight factor for the mixture.
3x+6x+7x=5 (lb)
=> x = 5/16
weight of almond in mixture of 5 lb shall be 6*(5/16) = 15/8 = 1 7/8
Hence E
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