Question 171852
Let x=# of trees (which in this case would produce 341 lbs of coffee)


We have the following ratio:


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   # of Trees                # of Trees
----------------   =   ----------------- 
# of lbs of coffee        # of lbs of coffee


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Which algebraically looks like


{{{14/17=x/341}}}







{{{14/17=x/341}}} Start with the given ratio



{{{(14/17)*341=x}}} Multiply both sides by 341



{{{4774/17=x}}} Multiply



{{{280.824=x}}} Divide



{{{x=280.824}}} Rearrange the equation.



Now round that answer up to get 281 (since you cannot have a fractional amount of trees)



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Answer:


So 281 trees are required to produce 341 lbs of coffee.