document.write( "Question 1155968: Find the cost per pound of a “house blend” of coffee that is made from 12 pounds of Central American coffee that costs $8 per pound and 30 pounds of South American coffee that costs $4.50 per pound. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Total cost of ingredients is  12*8 + 30*4.50 = 231 dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Price per pound of the mixture is   = 5.50 dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  $5.50 per pound.\r\n" );
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\n" ); document.write( " Price of the mixture per pound = $\"%2812%2A8+%2B+30%2A4.50%29%2F%2812%2B30%29\"$ = 5.50 dollars.\r
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