SOLUTION: How many pounds of P20.16 per pound coffee must be blended with 24 pounds of P14.40 coffee if the mixture is to be sold at P6.32 a pound?

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Question 1011642: How many pounds of P20.16 per pound coffee must be blended with 24 pounds of P14.40 coffee if the mixture is to be sold at P6.32 a pound?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many pounds of P20.16 per pound coffee must be blended with 24 pounds of P14.40 coffee if the mixture is to be sold at P6.32 a pound?
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value + value = value
20.16x + 14.40*24 = 6.32(x+24)
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Comment:: Blending P20 and P14 coffee will never get you P6 coffee.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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