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  • 12-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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A coffee company wants a new flavor of Cajun coffee. How many pounds of $11 a pound coffee should be added to 30 pounds of coffee worth $3 a pound to get a mixture worth $5 a pound?

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ahmedishaal ahmedishaal
  • 19-09-2017
let x is the amount of $11 per pound coffee
then the equation will be,
11x + 3(30) = 5 (x + 30)
11x + 90 = 5x + 150
11x - 5x = 150 - 90
6x = 60
x = 10
So, $10 is the amount of $11 per coffee that should be added
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