SOLUTION: This is from the Glencoe Mathematics Algebra 1 Michigan edition book. Page 175 number 24. How much whipping cream and 2% milk should be mixed to obtain 35 gallons of milk with

Question 909613: This is from the Glencoe Mathematics Algebra 1 Michigan edition book. Page 175 number 24.
How much whipping cream and 2% milk should be mixed to obtain 35 gallons of milk with 4% butterfat?
2% milk has 2% butterfat
Whipping cream has 9% butterfat
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How much whipping cream and 2% milk should be mixed to obtain 35 gallons of milk with 4% butterfat?
2% milk has 2% butterfat
Whipping cream has 9% butterfat
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Equation::
fat + fat = fat
0.09x + 0.02(35-x) = 0.04*35
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9x + 2*35 - 2x = 4*35
7x = 2*35
x = 10 gallons (amt. of whipping cream needed)
35-x = 25 gallons (amt. of 2% mild needed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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