document.write( "Question 524205: A coffee counter charges $9.00 per pound for french roast, $8.00 a pound for sumantra. How much of each type should be used to make a 20 pound blend that sells for $8.65 per pound? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #347685 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! ---------price ---------------- quantity \n" ); document.write( "French roast 9 ---------------- x pounds \n" ); document.write( "sumantra 8 ------ 20 - x pounds \n" ); document.write( "Mixture 8.65% ---------------- 20 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "9 x + 8 ( 20 - x ) = 8.65 * 20 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "9x+160-8x=173 \n" ); document.write( "9x-8x=173-160 \n" ); document.write( "x = 13 \n" ); document.write( "x = 13pounds $9.00 French roast \n" ); document.write( "7 pounds $8.00 sumantra \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |