document.write( "Question 228271: soybean meal is 14% protein, cornmeal is 7% protein how many pounds of each would be needed to make a 280lb mixture that is 10% protein? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #169516 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .14X+.07(280-X)=.10*280 \n" ); document.write( ".14X+19.6-.07X=28 \n" ); document.write( ".07X=28-19.6 \n" ); document.write( ".07X=8.4 \n" ); document.write( "X=8.4/.07 \n" ); document.write( "X=120 POUNDS OF SOYBEANS IS USED. \n" ); document.write( "280-120=160 POUNDS OF CORNMEAL IS USED. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".14*120+.07*160=.10*280 \n" ); document.write( "16.8+11.2=28 \n" ); document.write( "28=28 \n" ); document.write( " |