U2.L3.HW: Systems of Linear Equations: Question 30

Question

A coffee distributor plans to mix some Kenya coffee that normally sells for $13.20 per pound with some Guatemala Antiguacoffee that normally sells for $14.20 per pound to create 60 pounds of a new coffee blend that can sell for $13.93 per pound. 

How many pounds of each kind of coffee should they mix?

(First answer) pounds of Kenya coffee.

(Second answer) pounds of Guatemala Antigua coffee. 

Round both answers to the nearest whole number of pounds.

Answer 1

13.20x + 14.20(60 - x) = 13.93(60)

Solve for x.