SOLUTION: A baker mixed some 60% flour with 50 lb of flour that was 25% wheat to make a mixture that was 40% wheat. How many pounds of the 60% flour did he use?

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Question 850843: A baker mixed some 60% flour with 50 lb of flour that was 25% wheat to make a mixture that was 40% wheat. How many pounds of the 60% flour did he use?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.6*x+.25*50=.4(x+50)
x = 37.5