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How many pounds of Brazilian coffee costing $8 per pound must be mixed with 33 lbs of Columbia coffee costing $2 per pound to produce a mixture costing $5.5 per pound.
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How many pounds of Brazilian coffee costing $8 per pound must be mixed with 33 lbs of Columbia coffee costing $2 per pound to produce a mixture costing $5.5 per pound.

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8x+66 = 5.5(x+33)

2.5x = 115.5

x = 46.2 lb

Hope this helps!

~LENA~

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