1.35 s + 1.85 t = 1.65 * 20
s + t = 20 so s = (20-t)
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1.35 (20-t) + 1.85 t = 33
solve for t, go back and get s
Blending spice:
Spice of life sells ground sumac for $1.35per ounce and ground thyme for $1.85 per ounce. Aman wants to make a 20 oz Zahtar seasoning blend using the two spices that sells for $1.65 per ounce. How much of each spice should Aman use?
I know that there are 28 grams in a pound i am lost when it comes to this problem
Please help!
2 answers
Sumac: 21.9 oz
Thyme: 1.9 oz
Thyme: 1.9 oz
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