SOLUTION: flour sells for $1.35/oz and thyme sells for $1.85/oz. how much of each for 20/oz that sells for $1.65/oz

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Question 293761: flour sells for $1.35/oz and thyme sells for $1.85/oz. how much of each for 20/oz that sells for $1.65/oz
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f+t=20
1.35*f+1.85*t=20*1.65
f=8 t=12

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