A company is going to make two kinds of coffee. The first kindcosts $7 per pound

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A company is going to make two kinds of coffee. The first kindcosts $7 per pound. The second cost $4 per pound. It wants 90pounds worth $6 per pound. How much of the first kind should ituse? A.) 30 lbs.      B.) 40lbs.      C.) 50lbs.      D.) 60 lbs please show all work! thank you very much! =) A company is going to make two kinds of coffee. The first kindcosts $7 per pound. The second cost $4 per pound. It wants 90pounds worth $6 per pound. How much of the first kind should ituse? A.) 30 lbs.      B.) 40lbs.      C.) 50lbs.      D.) 60 lbs please show all work! thank you very much! =)

Explanation / Answer

7x+360-4x=540              where x is the quantity of the first kind. We then solve for x 3x=540-360 x=180/3 x=60 So 60 pounds is the answer!! hope this helps!!

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