<PRE><B>Question 872384</B>
Sample has 4oz of A and 3 oz of B material. Have to add C to this mixture to make a final mixture that is 50%A and 50%B. C is composed of 33%A and 66%B. How much C (oz)have to be added?
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Let x be athe amount of C added to the original mix.
(1/3) of x is A
(2/3) of x is B
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To get a 50-50 mix
4 + (1/3)x = 3+(2/3)x
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(1/3)x = 1
x = 3 oz
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Ans: Amt. of C to add is 3 ounces
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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