SOLUTION: Coconut flakes that contain 18% fiber and walnuts which contain 10% fiber are combined to produce a mixture that contains 12% fiber. How many ounces of coconut flakes should be use

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Question 991923: Coconut flakes that contain 18% fiber and walnuts which contain 10% fiber are combined to produce a mixture that contains 12% fiber. How many ounces of coconut flakes should be used to produce 60 ounces of the 12% fiber mixture?
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