document.write( "Question 224695: Soybean meal is 6% protein,and cornmeal is 8% protein. How many pounds of each should be mixed together in order to get 320-lb mixture that is 14% protein?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #167816 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You can't make a 14% mix out of a 6% & a 8% product. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "A 100% mix of the highest product (8%) results in a 8% mix. \n" ); document.write( "Any other mix of 8% & 6% will result in a lower % of resultant mix. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |