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Question: A mixture of two types of nuts contains 70% almonds and 30% cashews. If 5 kg of cashews are added, what is the new percentage of almonds if the total weight of the mixture becomes 25 kg?

Options:

  1. 60%
  2. 70%
  3. 80%
  4. 50%

Correct Answer: 60%

Solution: 

Initial weight of almonds = 70% of 20 kg = 14 kg. New total = 25 kg, new percentage of almonds = (14/25) * 100 = 56%.

A mixture of two types of nuts contains 70% almonds and 30% cashews. If 5 kg of

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A mixture of two types of nuts contains 70% almonds and 30% cashews. If 5 kg of cashews are added, what is the new percentage of almonds if the total weight of the mixture becomes 25 kg?
  1. 60%
  2. 70%
  3. 80%
  4. 50%

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A mixture of two types of nuts contains 70% almonds and 30% cashews. If 5 kg of cashews are added, what is the new percentage of almonds if the total weight of the mixture becomes 25 kg?
  • Step 1: Understand that the original mixture has 70% almonds and 30% cashews.
  • Step 2: Let the initial total weight of the mixture be 20 kg (since 70% + 30% = 100%).
  • Step 3: Calculate the weight of almonds in the original mixture: 70% of 20 kg = 14 kg.
  • Step 4: Calculate the weight of cashews in the original mixture: 30% of 20 kg = 6 kg.
  • Step 5: Add 5 kg of cashews to the original mixture. New weight of cashews = 6 kg + 5 kg = 11 kg.
  • Step 6: Calculate the new total weight of the mixture: 14 kg (almonds) + 11 kg (cashews) = 25 kg.
  • Step 7: Calculate the new percentage of almonds in the mixture: (14 kg of almonds / 25 kg total) * 100.
  • Step 8: Simplify the calculation: (14 / 25) * 100 = 56%.
  • Percentage Calculation – Understanding how to calculate percentages based on total weight and component weights.
  • Mixture Problems – Analyzing changes in composition when additional quantities are added to a mixture.
  • Weight and Proportion – Determining the relationship between the weights of different components in a mixture.
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