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A rug is made by weaving 16 lb of yarn that is 60% wool with a yarn that is 15% wool. How many pounds of the yarn that is 15% wool must
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A rug is made by weaving 16 lb of yarn that is 60% wool with a yarn that is 15% wool. How many pounds of the yarn that is 15% wool must
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A rug is made by weaving 16 lb of yarn that is 60% wool with a yarn that is 15% wool. How many pounds of the yarn that is 15% wool must be used if the finished rug is to be 33% wool? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = pounds of yarn with 15% wool needed = pounds of wool in the 15% yarn pounds of wool in the 60% yarn
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24 pounds of yarn with 15% wool is needed
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