SOLUTION: A rug is made by weaving 24 lb of yarn that is 60% wool with a yarn that is 15% wool. How many pounds of the yarn that is 15% wool must be used if the finished rug is to be 42% woo

Question 1072065: A rug is made by weaving 24 lb of yarn that is 60% wool with a yarn that is 15% wool. How many pounds of the yarn that is 15% wool must be used if the finished rug is to be 42% wool?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(Amount of wool)/(amount of yarn)

x, how much of the 15% wool yarn

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