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Question 1109627: I dont know how to solve or set up this word problem. I am confused from beginning to end.
This is the problem: "A coffee company wants a new flavor of Cajun coffee. How many pounds of coffee worth $10 a pound should be added to 20 pounds of coffee worth $4 a pound to get a mixture worth $5 a​ pound?
To get a mixture worth $5 a​ pound,
(blank), pounds of coffee should be added.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x pounds coffee worth $10 per pound
20 pounds coffee worth $4 per pound
WANT mixture to be $5 per pound

Write an equation to account for the COST for the mixture.
10x%2B4%2A20=5%28x%2B20%29
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STEPS TO SOLVE
10x%2B80=5x%2B100
5x=20
highlight%28x=4%29

Use 4 pounds of the coffee of $10 per pound.

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LESSON: One unknown quantity and one known quantity, two-part mixture for price or cost
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