Question 320206
.14x+.07(280-x)=.11*280
.14x+19.6-.07x=30.8
.07x=30.8-19.6
.07x11.2
x=11.2/.07
x=160 lbs. of soybeans are used.
280-160=120 lbs. of cornmeal is used.
Proof:
.14*160+.07*120=.11*280
22.4+8.4=30.8
30.8=30.8