SOLUTION: How Much $.65/lb seeds does a farmer need to combinne with 200 pounds of $.45/lb seed to make a $.55/lb blend?
I got s=-81.32
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Question 1124280: How Much $.65/lb seeds does a farmer need to combinne with 200 pounds of $.45/lb seed to make a $.55/lb blend?
I got s=-81.32
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How Much $.65/lb seeds does a farmer need to combinne with 200 pounds of $.45/lb seed to make a $.55/lb blend?
I got s=-81.32
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Negative 81.32?
How did you get that?
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.65s + 200*.45 = .55*(s + 200)
65s + 200*45 = 55*(s+200)
65s + 9000 = 55s + 11000
10s = 2000
s = 200 pounds
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Shortcut:
Since 55 is the average of 65 and 45, it's equal amounts.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x of 0.65 dollar per pound seed
Notice that the target price is exactly in the middle of the two separate starting seeds prices.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The same 200 pounds are needed to combine with.
It is clear as a day.
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