SOLUTION: Soybean meal is 16% protein and corn meal is 9% protein. How many pounds of each should be mixed together to get a 350 pound mixture that is 12% protein?

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Question 514397: Soybean meal is 16% protein and corn meal is 9% protein. How many pounds of each should be mixed together to get a 350 pound mixture that is 12% protein?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.16x+.09*y=.12*350
x+y=350