Question 1162949
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Let x be the amount of the type A coffee, in pounds (the value under the question).


Then amount of the type B coffee is 2x poubds, according to the condition.


The money equation is


    5.75*x + 4.45*(2x) = 556.70.


Simplify and solve


    x = {{{556.70/(5.75 + 2*4.45)}}} = 38 pounds coffee A.     <U>ANSWER</U>
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