Write an algebraic equation and use it to solve the problem.A beverage wholesaler wants to create a new punch. He will mix fruit juice worth $2 a gallon and rum worth $7 a gallon. He wants to obtain 140 gallons worth of punch worth $4 a gallon. How much of each beverage should he use?

Question

A. He should mix 112 gallons of juice with 28 gallons of rum.
B. He should mix 126.0 gallons of juice with 14.0 gallons of rum.
C. He should mix 84 gallons of juice with 56 gallons of rum.
D. He should mix 98.0 gallons of juice with 42.0 gallons of rum.

Answer 1

Answer: C