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document.write( "A 50 gallon barrel of milk is 6% butterfat. How much skim milk (no butterfat) should be mixed to make milk that is 3% butterfat? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #103154 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! let x=\"added milk\" __ 50(6%)+x(0%)=(50+x)(3%) __ multiplying by 100 to clear percents\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "300+0=150+3x __ 150=3x __ 50=x \n" ); document.write( " |