SOLUTION: A dealer wishes to produce 300 gallons of oil worth 40 a quart. He has oil worth 36 a quart and oil worth 52 a quart. How many quarts of each should he mix?

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Question 456728: A dealer wishes to produce 300 gallons of oil worth 40 a quart. He has oil worth 36 a quart and oil worth 52 a quart. How many quarts of each should he mix?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=300
32a+52b=40*300
a=180 b=120