document.write( "Question 694217: Peppermint Tea = 8.20/lb
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\n" ); document.write( "How many pounds of each will result in 30 pounds of tea at 7.60/lb?
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price ---------------- quantity
\n" ); document.write( "Peppermint Tea 8.2 ---------------- x lb
\n" ); document.write( "Licorice tea 6.4 ------ 30 - x lb
\n" ); document.write( "Mixture 7.60 ---------------- 30
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\n" ); document.write( "8.2 x + 6.4 ( 30 - x ) = 7.6 * 30
\n" ); document.write( "820 x + 640 ( 30 - x ) = 22800
\n" ); document.write( "820 x + 19200 - 640 x = 22800
\n" ); document.write( "820 x - 640 x = 22800 - -19200
\n" ); document.write( "180 x = 3600
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\n" ); document.write( " x = 20 lb 8.20% Peppermint Tea
\n" ); document.write( " 10 lb 6.40% Licorice tea
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