document.write( "Question 445607: how many kilograms of tea worth $4.95 a kg should be blended with tea worth $3.87 a kg to make 40kgs of blended tea to sell at $4.35 a kg? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #306936 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=40 \n" ); document.write( "4.95x+3.87y=174 \n" ); document.write( "3.87x+3.87y=154.8 \n" ); document.write( "1.08x=19.2 \n" ); document.write( "x=17.78 \n" ); document.write( "y=22.22 \n" ); document.write( "17.78 kgs of $4.95 tea must be blended with 22.22 kgs of $3.87 tea to make the desired mixture.. \n" ); document.write( " |