A tea shop owner is mixing a blend of two teas, one of which costs $6.50 per pound, the other costing $4.00 per pound. The owner wants to have 20 pounds of a mixture that will sell for $5.50 per pound.

Lajarre asked May 4, 2023

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Lajarre asked May 4, 2023

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12 pounds of tea-1 and 8 pounds of tea-2 should be used.

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Triny answered May 10, 2023

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