document.write( "Question 807686: how many gallons of milk containing 19% butterfat must be mixed with 15 gallons of milk containing 12% butterfat to produce a mixture containing 14% butterfat? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #486445 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! how many gallons of milk containing 19% butterfat must be mixed with 15 gallons of milk containing 12% butterfat to produce a mixture containing 14% butterfat? \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "fat + fat = fat \n" ); document.write( "0.19x + 0.12*15 = 0.14(x+15) \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "19x + 12*15 = 14x + 14*15 \n" ); document.write( "5x = 2*15 \n" ); document.write( "x = 6 gallons (amt. of 19% milk needed) \n" ); document.write( "--------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( " |