SOLUTION: Find the cost per pound of a "house blend" of coffee that is made from 10 lb of Central American coffee that costs $7 per pound and 40 lb of South American coffee that costs $3.50

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Question 1130139: Find the cost per pound of a "house blend" of coffee that is made from 10 lb of Central American coffee that costs $7 per pound and 40 lb of South American coffee that costs $3.50 per pound.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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%2810%2A7+%2B+40%2A3.50%29%2F%2810%2B40%29  dollars per pound.


Use your calculator.


My formula is self-explanatory.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find the cost per pound of a "house blend" of coffee that is made from 10 lb of Central American coffee that costs $7 per pound and 40 lb of South American coffee that costs $3.50 per pound.
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How much total cost?
10pounds%2A7%28dollars%2Fpound%29%2B40pounds%2A3.5%28dollars%2Fpound%29=210%2Adollars

How many pounds?
10pounds%2B40pounds=50pounds

You want the cost per pound for this blend.