SOLUTION: You have one type of coffee that sells for $2.50/lb and another type of coffee that sells for $5.10/lb. You would like to use 25 lbs more of a $5.10/lb type than the $2.50/lb type.

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Question 522332: You have one type of coffee that sells for $2.50/lb and another type of coffee that sells for $5.10/lb. You would like to use 25 lbs more of a $5.10/lb type than the $2.50/lb type. You want the final mixture to sell for $4.10/lb.
How much of each coffee will you need to obtain the desired mixture?
If necessary, round your answers to two decimal places.
You will need
lbs of the cheaper coffee
and
lbs of the expensive coffee.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2.50)(x) + (5.10)(25 + x) = (4.10)(25 + 2x)