SOLUTION: A trail mix comprised of 42% pretzels is being mixed with a trail mix variety that is 28% pretzels to create a 37.1 lb. bag of trail mix that is 36% pretzels. How many pounds of th

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Question 1065818: A trail mix comprised of 42% pretzels is being mixed with a trail mix variety that is 28% pretzels to create a 37.1 lb. bag of trail mix that is 36% pretzels. How many pounds of the 42%
pretzels trail mix must be used?
_________________pounds of the 42%
pretzels trail mix need to be added.
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_________________pounds of the 42%
pretzels trail mix need to be added.
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Not needed.