Deluxe coffee is to be mixed with regular coffee to make at least 42 pounds of a blended coffee. The mixture must contain at least 11 pounds of deluxe coffee. Deluxe coffee costs $4 per pound and regular coffee $3 per pound. How many pounds of each kind of coffee should be used to minimize costs? To attain the minimum cost, use pounds of regular coffee. pounds of deluxe coffee and

Deluxe coffee is to be mixed with regular coffee to make at least 42 pounds of a blended coffee. The mixture must contain at least 11 pounds of deluxe coffee. Deluxe coffee costs $4 per pound and regular coffee $3 per pound. How many pounds of each kind of coffee should be used to minimize costs? To attain the minimum cost, use pounds of regular coffee. pounds of deluxe coffee and

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.2: Solve Systems Of Equations By Substitution

Problem 5.48TI: Kenneth currently sells suits for company A at a salary of $22,000 plus a $10 commission for each...

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