document.write( "Question 347700: A manufacturer needs to produce a 10 ounce can of 40% deet.How much 100% deet and 25% deet should be mixed to produce each of these spray cans?? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #248567 by checkley77(12844) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1x+.25(10-x)=.40*10 \n" ); document.write( "1x+2.5-.25x=4 \n" ); document.write( ".75x=4-2.5 \n" ); document.write( ".75x=1.5 \n" ); document.write( "x=1.5/.75 \n" ); document.write( "x=2 oz. of 100% deet is used. \n" ); document.write( "10-2=8 oz. of 10 % deet is used. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "1*2+.25*8=.40*10 \n" ); document.write( "2+2=4 \n" ); document.write( "4=4 \n" ); document.write( " |