SOLUTION: soybean meal is 18% protein; cornmeal is 9%. How many pounds of each should be mixed together in order to get 360-lb mixture that is 14% protein?

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Question 610457: soybean meal is 18% protein; cornmeal is 9%. How many pounds of each should be mixed together in order to get 360-lb mixture that is 14% protein?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(18%)s + (9%)c = (14%)360

s + c = 360