document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=185480>Question 185480</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> soybean is 12% protien, cornmeal is 6% protien. How many pounds of each should be mixed together in order to get a 240 pound mixture that is 9% protien </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Since 9% is halfway between 12% and 6% (it's the average), it will take equal amounts.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So it's 120 pounds of each.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If the problem didn't ask for the average, it'd be more complicated.  But always look for the quick and easy way, especially on a timed test. </SPAN>\n" );
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