Question

A barista mixes 12lb of his secret-formula coffee beans with 15lb of another bean that sells for $18 per lb. The resulting mix costs $20 per lb. How much do the barista's secret-formula beans cost per pound?

Answer 1

Answer: $22.50

Explanation:

Let x be the cost per pound of the secret-formula coffee beans.

The total cost of the secret-formula beans is 12x dollars.

The total cost of the other beans is 15 × 18 = 270 dollars.

The total cost of the mix is (12 + 15) × 20 = 540 dollars.

Since the barista mixed 12 pounds of the secret-formula beans with 15 pounds of the other beans, the total weight of the mix is 12 + 15 = 27 pounds.

We can set up an equation based on the total cost of the mix:

12x + 270 = 540

Subtracting 270 from both sides:

12x = 270

Dividing both sides by 12:

x = 22.5

Therefore, the barista's secret-formula coffee beans cost $22.50 per pound.