SOLUTION: the manager of the store is selling tea plans to mix a more expensive tea that costs $7 per pound with a less expensive tea that costs $4 per pound to create an 80 pound blend that

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Question 842389: the manager of the store is selling tea plans to mix a more expensive tea that costs $7 per pound with a less expensive tea that costs $4 per pound to create an 80 pound blend that will sell for $4.60 per pound. How many pounds of each tea are required?
I am really confused with word questions. I don't know where to start!
Thank you!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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