X - Columbian coffee ( in pounds),
y - Brazilian coffee ( in pounds );
x + y = 100
8.85 x + 3.85 y = 6.55 ( x + y )
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x = 100 - y
8.85 ( 100 - y ) + 3.85 y = 6.55 * 100
855 - 8.55 y + 3.85 y = 655
- 5 y = - 230
y = ( - 230 ) : ( - 5 )
y = 46
x = 100 - 46
x = 54
Answer: 54 pounds of Columbian coffee and 46 pounds of Brazilian coffee should be used.
First set up the equation:

Then substitute in known values:

and solve for C

Working attached below. Hope this helps! Any questions let me know :)
Let sum of 3 numbers be x.
Average of 3 numbers and 8 =

25 =

100 = x +8
x= 92.
The sum of 3 numbers is 92.