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Step-by-step explanation:
We know that 12 equals one dozen. It is not asking for a dozen, but for 9 dozen. So, we need to multiply 9 by 12. 9*12 = 108.
It says the rolls of first aid tape were divided equally into 4 boxes. We need to divide these 108 rolls into 4 equal groups, since that is what took place in the problem. So, we divide 108 by 4.
108/4 = 27. There are 27 rolls in each box.
To answer the question, let x be the number of pounds of coffee worth $9. Having said that, the number of pounds of coffee worth $3 is 120 - x. The equation relating the items before and after mixing is,
(x)($9) + (120 - x)($3) = (120)($5)
The value of x is 40. Therefore, the amount of coffee worth $9 and $3 to be used are 40 and 80 pounds, respectively.
