document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1162587>Question 1162587</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A tobacconist blends 3 parts of tobacco costing 9¢ an ounce with 4 parts of tobacco costing 14¢ an ounce with 5 parts of tobacco costing 17¢ an ounce. If he wishes to make a 50% profit, what should be the price of one pound of this blend? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Total parts: 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 parts<BR>\n" );
document.write( "find the cost for 12 oz<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3(.09) + 4(.14) + 5(.17) =<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".27 + .56 + .85 = $1.68 for 12 oz<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Find the cost per pound<BR>\n" );
document.write( "<IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=16%2F12 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"16%2F12\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > * 1.68 = $2.24 cost per pound <BR>\n" );
document.write( ": If he wishes to make a 50% profit, what should be the price of one pound of this blend?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.5(2.24) = $3.36 per pound selling price<BR>\n" );
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