SOLUTION: a cornmeal feed is 10% protein, and a feed supplement is 40% protein. how much of each must be combined to get 2400 pounds of feed that is 19% protein?

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Question 328281: a cornmeal feed is 10% protein, and a feed supplement is 40% protein. how much of each must be combined to get 2400 pounds of feed that is 19% protein?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.10x + 0.40x = 0.19(2x + 2400)
Thisis the equation you need.
Can you take it from hee?