SOLUTION: I have 160 oz. of mixture (M+B) where B =27% of the mix. how much M must I add per 16 oz. to get 12% B in each batch of 160 Oz. mixture?

Question 1196619: I have 160 oz. of mixture (M+B) where B =27% of the mix. how much M must I add per 16 oz. to get 12% B in each batch of 160 Oz. mixture?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I have 160 oz. of mixture (M+B) where B =27% of the mix. how much M must I add per 16 oz. to get 12% B in each batch of 160 Oz. mixture?
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Maybe said better like this:
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A 160 oz. mixture is a mix of material M and B. B is 27% of this mix. How much M is needed per 16 oz. of finished mixture to get 12% B.?
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