SOLUTION: How many pounds of a chicken feed that is 30% corn must be mixed with 300lb of feed that is 60% corn to make a chicken feed that is 60% corn?

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Question 557808: How many pounds of a chicken feed that is 30% corn must be mixed with 300lb of feed that is 60% corn to make a chicken feed that is 60% corn?
Answer by stanbon(57424) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many pounds of a chicken feed that is 30% corn must be mixed with 300lb of feed that is 60% corn to make a chicken feed that is 60% corn?
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corn + corn = corn
0.30x + 0.60*300 = 0.60*(x+300)
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I think you have a mistake in your post.
Cheers,
Stan H.