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To find: The amount of each type of coffee should be mixed to achieve the desired blend.
Answer to Problem 56RE
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Average value = $ 6.90 per pound
Cheaper value =$ 6.00 per pound
Dearer value =$ 9.00 per pound
Calculation:
Using the concept of mixture and allegation
Now ,
Hence the ratio of quantity of cheaper to the dearer is
According to the questions,
And
Hence the amount of $6.00 per pound coffee = 70 pounds.
And the amount of $9.00 per pound coffee = 30 pounds
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