Solve the problem.
-A merchant has coffee worth $ 30 a pound that she wishes to mix with 30 pounds of coffee worth $ 80 a pound to get a mixture that can be sold for $ 40 a pound. How many pounds of the $ 30 coffee should be used?
A) 150 pounds
B) 60 pounds
C) 120 pounds
D) 75 pounds

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The Answer of Solve the problem.
-A merchant has coffee worth $ 30 a pound that she wishes to mix with 30 pounds of coffee worth $ 80 a pound to get a mixture that can be sold for $ 40 a pound. How many pounds of the $ 30 coffee should be used?
A) 150 pounds
B) 60 pounds
C) 120 pounds
D) 75 pounds

Solve the Problem. -A Merchant Has Coffee Worth $ 30 a Pound That