document.write( "Question 232615: Coffee that sells for $3.60/kg is mixed with coffee that sells for $2.40/kg to make 1200 kg of coffee that will sell for $2.80/kg. How many kilograms of each type of coffee was used? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #171863 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3.60x+2.40(1,200-x)=2.80*1,200 \n" ); document.write( "3.60x+2,880-2.40x=3,360 \n" ); document.write( "1.20x=3,360-2,880 \n" ); document.write( "1.20x=480 \n" ); document.write( "x=480/1.20 \n" ); document.write( "x=400 kg. of $3.60 coffee is used. \n" ); document.write( "1,200-400=800 kg. of $2.40 coffee is used. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "3.60*400+2.40*800=2.80*1,200 \n" ); document.write( "1,440+1,920=3,360 \n" ); document.write( "3,360=3,360 \n" ); document.write( " |