document.write( "Question 376316: Soybean meal is 12% protein, cornmeal is 6% protien. How many pounds of each should be mixed together in order to get a 240 lb mixture that is 10% protien? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #267732 by robertb(5830)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.12s + 0.06(240 - s) = 0.10*240, \n" ); document.write( "0.12s + 14.4 - 0.06s = 24, \n" ); document.write( "0.06s = 9.6, \n" ); document.write( "s = 160, the # lbs of soybean meal, and \n" ); document.write( "240 - 160 = 80, the # lbs of cornmeal. \n" ); document.write( " |