SOLUTION: The manager of a garden shop mixes grass seed that is 30% rye grass with 56 lb of grass seed that is 75% rye grass to make a mixture that is 65% rye grass. How much of the 30% rye

Question 1196975: The manager of a garden shop mixes grass seed that is 30% rye grass with 56 lb of grass seed that is 75% rye grass to make a mixture that is 65% rye grass. How much of the 30% rye grass is used?
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