SOLUTION: 90 lbs is 40% of a mix. How many lbs make up the other 60%? A 60/40 mix.

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Question 954590: 90 lbs is 40% of a mix. How many lbs make up the other 60%? A 60/40 mix.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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90/0.4=225
225*0.6=135

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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90 lbs is 40% of a mix. How many lbs make up the other 60%? A 60/40 mix.
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Total mix = 90/0.4 = 225 lbs
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Ans:: 0.6*225 = 135 lbs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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