SOLUTION: How much of 100% basil must be added to 20% blend to equal 16 ounces of 30% blend. Need equation if B equal amount of 100% basil.
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Question 1002267: How much of 100% basil must be added to 20% blend to equal 16 ounces of 30% blend. Need equation if B equal amount of 100% basil.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
z is how many ounces of 100% basil to add.
16-z is how much of the 20% basil blend to add.
Solve for z.
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