SOLUTION: How do I set this equation up and why am I doing it that way? Find the selling price per liter of a mixture made from 40L of raspberry juice that costs $1.24 per liter and 50L of

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: How do I set this equation up and why am I doing it that way? Find the selling price per liter of a mixture made from 40L of raspberry juice that costs $1.24 per liter and 50L of      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 926418: How do I set this equation up and why am I doing it that way?
Find the selling price per liter of a mixture made from 40L of raspberry juice that costs $1.24 per liter and 50L of grape juice that cost $1.60 per liter.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Account for the cost and account for the volume. Their ratio is the mixture price.

%2840%2A%281.24%29%2B50%2A%281.60%29%29%2F%2840%2B50%29