SOLUTION: Please help me solve this math problem. "Find the cost per pound of a coffee mixture made from 8 lb of coffee that costs $9.90 per pound and 12 lb of coffee that costs $5.90 per p

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Question 1028869: Please help me solve this math problem.
"Find the cost per pound of a coffee mixture made from 8 lb of coffee that costs $9.90 per pound and 12 lb of coffee that costs $5.90 per pound."

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, addingup:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Meaning, to find price of the mixture.




Answer by addingup(3677)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8+12 = 20
(9.90(8)+5.90(12))/20 Use your calculator. Multiply, add, and then divide

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