SOLUTION: Ok I have a problem that I just can't seem to figure out how to write the formula. I have 40% cream and need a 96oz mixture of 16% cream by adding X number of ounces of 3.25% whole

Question 644526: Ok I have a problem that I just can't seem to figure out how to write the formula. I have 40% cream and need a 96oz mixture of 16% cream by adding X number of ounces of 3.25% whole milk. Thank you for any help you can give me. Sarah
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have 40% cream and need a 96oz mixture of 16% cream by adding X number of ounces of 3.25% whole milk.
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f = 40%
t = 3.25%
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f + t = 96 total liquid
40f + 3.25t = 96*16 total cream

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