Solve the problem.A merchant has coffee worth $50 a pound that she wishes to mix with 40 pounds of coffee worth  a pound to get a mixture that can be sold for $60 a pound. How many pounds of the $50 coffee should be used?

A. 120 pounds
B. 40 pounds
C. 60 pounds
D. 80 pounds


Answer: D

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