Question 924533
How many ounces of ceylon tea worth 1.50 per ounce and how many ounces of formosa tea worth 2.00 per ounce must be mixed to obtain a mixture of 8 ounces that is worth 1.85 per ounce..
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Equation:

1.5c + 2f = 1.85*8
c    +  f  = 8
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Modify:
1.5c + 2f = 1.85*8
2c +   2f = 16
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Subtract and solve for "c":
0.5c = 1.2
c = 2.4 ounces (amt. of ceylon tea needed)
Solve for "f":: c + f = 8, so f = 5.2 ounces (amt. of formosa tea needed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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