SOLUTION: A tea that is 20% jasmine is blended with a tea that is 15% jasmine. How many pounds of each tea are used to make 5 lb of tea that is 18% jasmine.

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Question 577725: A tea that is 20% jasmine is blended with a tea that is 15% jasmine. How many pounds of each tea are used to make 5 lb of tea that is 18% jasmine.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=5
.2x+.15y=5*.18
x=3 y=2