<PRE><B>Question 341952</B>
How many pounds of coffee worth 50 cents must be mixed with 15 pounds of coffee worth 80 cents per pound to form a blend that will sell for 60 cents per pound? 
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Equation:
value + value = value
50x + 80*15 = 60(x+15)
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x is the amount of 50 cent coffee
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>