Question 1014128: How much of a spice that is 30% salt should be added to 175 ounces of a spice that is 65% salt in order to make a spice that is 50% salt? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = ounces of the 1st spice needed = ounces of salt in 1st spice = ounces of salt in the 2nd spice
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131.25 ounces of the 1st spice are needed
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