369.--MIXING THE TEA.

There are three ways of mixing the teas. Taking them in the order of

quality, 2s. 6d., 2s. 3d., 1s. 9p., mix 16 lbs., 1 lb., 3 lbs.; or 14

lbs., 4 lbs., 2 lbs.; or 12 lbs., 7 lbs., 1 lb. In every case the

twenty pounds mixture should be worth 2s. 4½d. per pound; but the last

case requires the smallest quantity of the best tea, therefore it is

the correct answer.

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