More Resources:

• Mixture problems with solutions

• BasicMath.com on Mixture problems

• Mixture Problems Video

I created this engaging activity to show how different types of coffee beans are blended to create a mixture that makes sense for a seller to make money! There are all types of situations that call for mixing different elements together to create an optimum blending: scientists mix chemicals in a lab; bakers and candy makers combine various ingredients in order to obtain a desired mixture (any change in the mixture may affect the final taste and could end up costing money); bankers and economists mix different investments to produce financial packages. In all these “mixture problems,” people organize all the known and unknown information, and then use algebraic linear equations to solve for the unknown amount. This is a fun practical way to apply math and creative skills!