SOLUTION: This is a mixture problem under Solution by Elimination. A farmer keeps some animals on a strict diet. Each animal is to receive 15 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of carbohydrate
Question 119601: This is a mixture problem under Solution by Elimination. A farmer keeps some animals on a strict diet. Each animal is to receive 15 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of carbohydrates. The farmer uses two food mixes: Mix A = 12% protein and 9% carbohydrates; Mix B = 15% protein and 5% carbohydrates. How many grams of each mix should be used to provide the correct nutrients for each animal? The textbook is Intermediate Algebra 7th Ed. by Gustafson/Frisk. ISBN 0-534-46342-8 and the question is on pg. 173 question 64. Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
