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document.write( "Sample has 4oz of A and 3 oz of B material. Have to add C to this mixture to make a final mixture that is 50%A and 50%B. C is composed of 33%A and 66%B. How much C (oz)have to be added? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #526108 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Sample has 4oz of A and 3 oz of B material. Have to add C to this mixture to make a final mixture that is 50%A and 50%B. C is composed of 33%A and 66%B. How much C (oz)have to be added? \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "Let x be athe amount of C added to the original mix. \n" ); document.write( "(1/3) of x is A \n" ); document.write( "(2/3) of x is B \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "To get a 50-50 mix \n" ); document.write( "4 + (1/3)x = 3+(2/3)x \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "(1/3)x = 1 \n" ); document.write( "x = 3 oz \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Ans: Amt. of C to add is 3 ounces \n" ); document.write( "------------------------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "======================\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( " |