document.write( "Question 497967: soybean meal is 16% protein and corn meal is 9% protein. How many pounds of each should be mixed together to get a 350-lb mixture that is 12% protein? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #336872 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 350x.12=42 \n" ); document.write( "m+n=350 \n" ); document.write( ".16m+.09n=42 \n" ); document.write( "16m+9n=4200 \n" ); document.write( "9m+9n=3150 \n" ); document.write( "7m=1050 \n" ); document.write( "m=150 \n" ); document.write( "You need 150 lbs. of soybean meal and 200 lbs. of corn meal for your mix.. \n" ); document.write( " |