Solving Mixture Word Problems with Money

Mr. Witte presents a tutorial on solving mixture word problems involving money. The video covers four main problems: calculating the number of dimes and nickels, mixing nuts with different prices, determining the number of quarters needed with nickels, and mixing cashews and Brazil nuts to achieve a target price. Each problem is solved step-by-step, demonstrating the use of equations and logical reasoning. The tutorial concludes with a mention of additional topics to be covered in future videos.

What is the total value of the collection of dimes and nickels in the first problem?

• $2.30

• $2.00

• $1.50

• $1.70

How many coins are there in total in the first problem?

• 15

• 18

• 24

• 21

What is the value of each dime in the first problem?

• $0.20

• $0.15

• $0.10

• $0.05

How many dimes are there in the first problem?

• 8

• 15

• 10

• 13

In the second problem, how many pounds of $2 per pound nuts does Joey have?

• 60 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 40 pounds

• 30 pounds

What is the price per pound of the final mixture Joey wants to create in the second problem?

• $3

• $4

• $5

• $6

How many quarters must be added to the box containing 11 nickels to make the total value $2.30?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 5

What is the value of each quarter in the third problem?

• $0.15

• $0.20

• $0.10

• $0.25

How many pounds of cashews are needed in the fourth problem?

• 30 pounds

• 35 pounds

• 40 pounds

• 45 pounds

What is the price per quarter pound of the final mixture in the fourth problem?

• $1.30

• $1.20

• $1.40

• $1.50