Solve the mixture problem.A merchant has coffee worth $3 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 $4 a pound. How many pounds of the $3 coffee should be used?

A. 240 lb
B. 120 lb
C. 100 lb
D. 200 lb


Answer: D

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