SOLUTION: I have 256 ounces of meat, which is supposed to equal 79% and I need to add 21% more of vegetables. How many ounces of vegetables would I need to add to equal 100%. I would be so g
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Question 1053563: I have 256 ounces of meat, which is supposed to equal 79% and I need to add 21% more of vegetables. How many ounces of vegetables would I need to add to equal 100%. I would be so grateful for this answer. I am having a brain freeze and need to make this food for my dog.
Please help!!! Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, jorel555:Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the total ounces of meat + veggies
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The ounces of veggies is:
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Probably 68 ounces of veggies would be fine
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check:
OK
Feed that doggy!
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In terms of ratios, then 79 is to 256 as 21 is to n. Then we have:
79/256=21/n
79n=5376
n=68.05
You, and your dog, need 68.05 ounces of vegetables to go with your meat. ☺☺☺☺
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