SOLUTION: A manufacturer needs to produce a 10 ounce can of 40% deet.How much 100% deet and 25% deet should be mixed to produce each of these spray cans??
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Question 347700: A manufacturer needs to produce a 10 ounce can of 40% deet.How much 100% deet and 25% deet should be mixed to produce each of these spray cans?? Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1x+.25(10-x)=.40*10
1x+2.5-.25x=4
.75x=4-2.5
.75x=1.5
x=1.5/.75
x=2 oz. of 100% deet is used.
10-2=8 oz. of 10 % deet is used.
Proof:
1*2+.25*8=.40*10
2+2=4
4=4
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