M&M Mars a division of Mars, Incorporated High Street Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 Telephone 201 -852-1000 5 November 1982 Mr. David Pleacher John Handley High School P.O. Box 910 Winchester, VA 22604-0910 Dear Mr. Pleacher: Thank you for your letter and your interest in "M&M's" Chocolate Candies. Our Research Department conducted consumer preference tests to determine which color assortment pleased the greatest number of people. As a result, the present blends of colors were selected for "M&M's" Plain and Peanut Chocolate Candies. The color ratio for "M&M's" Plain Chocolate Candies is 40% brown, 20% yellow, 20% orange, 10% green and 10% tan. "M&M's" Peanut Chocolate Candies are produced in four colors --brown, yellow, green and orange -- and the average blend is 25% of each color. We appreciate your interest in writing to us and we are enclosing 2 coupons for Snack Size candies. Very truly yours, (Mrs.) Mary Kelson Consumer Affairs MK:mh Enclosure 79210