document.write( "Question 97810: Irene is a barn manager at a horse stable. She needs to calculate the correct mix of grain and hay to feed her horse. On the basis of her horse's age, weight, and workload, she determines that he needs to eat 15 lb of feed per day, with an average protein content of 8%. Hay contains 6% protein, whereas grain has a 12% content. How many pounds of hay and grain should she feed her horse each day? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #71151 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .08*15=.06h+.12(15-h) \n" ); document.write( "1.2=.06h+1.8-.12h \n" ); document.write( ".12-.06h=1.8-1.2 \n" ); document.write( ".06h=.6 \n" ); document.write( "h=.6/.06 \n" ); document.write( "h=10 pounds of hay. \n" ); document.write( "15-10=5 pounds of grain. \n" ); document.write( "proof \n" ); document.write( ".08*15=.06*10+.12*5 \n" ); document.write( "1.2=.6+.6 \n" ); document.write( "1.2=1.2 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |