SOLUTION: You have to mix sealant that has a ratio of 16:100, catalyst to base. How much catalyst and how much base must you use to make 638 grams of sealant?
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Question 211458: You have to mix sealant that has a ratio of 16:100, catalyst to base. How much catalyst and how much base must you use to make 638 grams of sealant?
Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c/b=16/100,,,,or c=.16 b
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c+b= 638
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(.16b) +b = 638
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1.16b = 638
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b=550,,,,,,,,,,,,,,c=.16(550 = 88
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check 88/550 =.16,,,,,,,ok
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88+550 = 638 ,,,,,ok
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