Word problem? Algebra-easy 5 stars?
A market sells regular coffee for $4/lb. and gormet coffee for $6/lb. The two types are mixed to create 50 pounds of coffee selling for $5.20/lb. How many pounds of each type of coffee should be used in the mixture?
Please explain how you got it and your answer. 5 stars to first person thx!
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r + g = 50 => g = 50 - r
4r + 6g = 50 * 5.20
4r + 6(50 - r) = 260
-2r = -40
r = 20 lbs
g = 30 lbs