Question 275342
how many pounds of coffee worth $8.00 should be added to 10 pounds of coffee worth $5.00 a pound to get a mixture worth $6.00 a pound
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Equation:
value + value = value
8x + 5*10 = 6(x+10)
8x + 5*10 = 6x + 6*10
2x = 10
x = 5 lbs: (amt. of $8 coffee needed in the mixture)
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Cheers,
Stan H.