SOLUTION: A new mixture of​ self-tanning & moisturizing lotions for everyday use is being developed. This mixture is made by mixing 300 ounces of everyday moisturizing lotion for ​$0.30

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Question 1185023: A new mixture of​ self-tanning & moisturizing lotions for everyday use is being developed. This mixture is made by mixing 300 ounces of everyday moisturizing lotion for ​$0.30 per ounce with​ self-tanning lotion worth ​$2 per ounce. If the new​ self-tanning & moisturizing lotion mixture is to cost $1.50 per​ ounce, how many ounces of the​ self-tanning lotion should be in the​ mixture?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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                           PRICE,$       QUANTITY       COST

EVERYDAY MOISTURIZING      0.3             300        (0.3)(300)

SELF-TANNING               2.0            t         2t

New Mixture                1.5           300%2Bt   2t%2B0.3%2A300

Equation to solve: highlight_green%28%282t%2B90%29%2F%28t%2B300%29=1.5%29