document.write( "Question 452070: a pastry chef created a 50-ounce sugar solution that was 34% sugar from a 20% sugar solution and from a 40% sugar solution. how much of the 20% sugar solution and how much of the 40% sugar solution were used? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #312445 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=50 \n" ); document.write( ".40x+.20y=.34(50)=17 \n" ); document.write( "40x+20y=1700 \n" ); document.write( "20x+20y=1000 \n" ); document.write( "20x=700 \n" ); document.write( "x=35 \n" ); document.write( "y=15 \n" ); document.write( "The chef used 35 oz. of 40% sugar and 15 oz. of 20% sugar.. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |