The manager of the meat department wants to make packages of 89% lean ground beef by mixing 85% lean ground beef with 96% lean ground beef.
1. how many pounds of 85% lean ground beef should be mixed with 96% lean ground beef to make a 2 lb package of 89% lean ground beef?
2. If the 85% lean ground beef sells for $3.56 per pound and the 96% lean ground beef sells for $4.26 per pound, for how much per pound should the manager sell the 89% lean ground beef?

Question

The manager of the meat department wants to make packages of 89% lean ground beef by mixing 85% lean ground beef with 96% lean ground beef. 
1. how many pounds of 85% lean ground beef should be mixed with 96% lean ground beef to make a 2 lb package of 89% lean ground beef? 
2. If the 85% lean ground beef sells for $3.56 per pound and the 96% lean ground beef sells for $4.26 per pound, for how much per pound should the manager sell the 89% lean ground beef?

mertsj · Answer

.85x+.96(2-x)=.89(2)

anonymous · Answer

x = 1.272727273 ?

mertsj · Answer

yes.  He should use 1.27 pounds of 85% lean

anonymous · Answer

thank you. and how would I do the next one?

mertsj · Answer

Do you think he wants to sell at a loss?