Question

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the cost of one pound of peanuts is 60% of the cost of one pound of cashews. if one pound of cashews costs $2, what is the cost of one pound of peanuts? what is the total cost of two pounds of peanuts and one pound of cashews?
the cost of one pound of peanuts is $ \boxed{} . the total cost of two pounds of peanuts and one pound of cashews is $ \boxed{} .

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate peanut cost per pound

Convert 60% to decimal: $0.60 \times 2 = 1.20$

Step2: Calculate total cost for 2 peanuts +1 cashew

$2 \times 1.20 + 2 = 2.40 + 2 = 4.40$

Answer:

The cost of one pound of peanuts is $\boldsymbol{1.20}$. The total cost of two pounds of peanuts and one pound of cashews is $\boldsymbol{4.40}$.