Treena P.

asked • 03/15/13

help with equation please

A coffee distributor needs to mix a(n) Kenya coffee blend that normally sells for $11.60 per pound with a Queen City coffee blend that normally sells for $14.30 per pound to create 70 pounds of a coffee that can sell for $13.91 per pound. How many pounds of each kind of coffee should they mix?

A) Write an equation using the information as it is given above that can be solved to answer the question. Use x as your variable to represent the quantity of Kenya coffee blend.
Equation:

Nataliya D.

11.6x + 14.3(70 - x) = 973.7
11.6x + 1001 - 14.3x = 973.7
- 2.7 x = 973.7 - 1001
-2.7x = -27.3 ---> x = 10 lb of Kenya coffee blend and 60 lb of Queen City coffee blend

Report

03/17/13

3 Answers By Expert Tutors

By:

Nataliya D. answered • 03/16/13

Tutor
New to Wyzant

Patient and effective tutor for your most difficult subject.

Palak P. answered • 03/15/13

Tutor
4.8 (56)

Math and Chem Master

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.