How many pounds of chamomile tea that costs 18.20 per pound must be mixed with 12lb of orange tea that costs 12.25 per pound to make a mixture that costs 14.63 per pound

8 pounds of chamomile tea must be mixed to make a mixture that costs 14.63 per pound.              

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Chamomile tea:

Unit cost = 18.20 per pound

Amount = x pounds

Total cost =

Orange tea:

Unit cost = 12.25 per pound

Amount = 12 pounds

Total cost =

Total mixture:

Unit cost = 14.63 per pound

Amount = (12+x) pounds

Total cost =

We can write the equation that cost of mixture is equal to cost of chamomile tea and orange tea.

Thus, 8 pounds of chamomile tea must be mixed to make a mixture that costs 14.63 per pound.

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