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Question 938234: Please help me solve this word problem: A confectioner melts together two different kinds of chocolate to try out a new recipe. She uses 4 ounces of chocolate that's 50% cocoa, and 6 ounces of another chocolate that's 80% cocoa. How many ounces is in the mix?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ounces of what?
If they want ounces of chocolate,
the answer is +4+%2B+6+=+10+
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If they want ounces of cocoa, the answer is:
+.5%2A4+%2B+.8%2A6+=+6.8+