document.write( "Question 389377: soybean meal is 18% protein, cornmeal is 9% protein.
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document.write( "How many pounds of each should be mixed together to get 360 lb. mixture that is 14% protein? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #275913 by robertb(5830)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.18x + 0.09(360 - x) = 0.14(360); \n" ); document.write( "0.18x + 32.4 - 0.09x = 50.4; \n" ); document.write( "0.09x = 18; \n" ); document.write( "x = 200 lbs of soybean meal, and \n" ); document.write( "360 - x = 160 lbs of corn meal. \n" ); document.write( " |