SOLUTION: Soybean meal is 16% protein and corn
meal is 9% protein. How many pounds of each should
be mixed to get a 350-lb mixture that is 12% protein?
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Question 384059: Soybean meal is 16% protein and corn
meal is 9% protein. How many pounds of each should
be mixed to get a 350-lb mixture that is 12% protein?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Soybean meal is 16% protein and cornmeal is 9% protein.
How many pounds of each should be mixed to get a 350-lb mixture that is 12% protein?
:
Let x = amt of 16% stuff required
then
(350-x) = amt of 9%
:
.16x + .09(350-x) = .12(350)
:
You should be able to do this now.
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