Solve the problem.A merchant has coffee worth $6 a pound that she wishes to mix with 40 pounds of coffee worth $9 a pound to get a mixture that can be sold for $8 a pound. How many pounds of the $6 coffee should be used?

A. 60 lb
B. 20 lb
C. 30 lb
D. 10 lb


Answer: B

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