Question

16 lb of brand m cinnamon was made by combining 12 lbs of Indonesian cinnamon which cost $19/lb with 4lb of thai cinnamon which cost $11/lb . find the cost per lb of the mixture

Answer 1

Brand Cinnamon:

12 Lbs of Indonesian Cinnamon -> $19/lb

4 Lbs of Thai Cinnamon -> $11/lb

Total cost:

$12\cdot19+4\cdot11=272$

Now, Cost per Lbs

$\frac{272\text{ \ }}{16\text{ lb}}=17\text{ \ /lb}$