document.write( "Question 1009303: How many pounds of chamomile tea that costs $18.50 per pound must be mixed with 18 lb of orange tea that costs $12.26 per pound to make a mixture that costs $14.18 per pound? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #624810 by fractalier(6550)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Call the amount of chamomile tea, x. \n" ); document.write( "Then the set up looks like this \n" ); document.write( "18.50x + 12.26(18) = 14.18(18+x) \n" ); document.write( "18.50x + 220.68 = 255.24 + 14.18x \n" ); document.write( "4.32x = 34.56 \n" ); document.write( "x = 8 pounds \n" ); document.write( " |