Question 114103
Let x=ounces of 30% sugar soln., 50-x=ounces of 40% sugar soln.
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.3x+.4(50-x)=.34*50
.3x+20-.4x=17
-.1x+20-20=17-20
-.1x=-3
-.1x/-.1=-3/.1
x=30 oz of 30% sugar soln.
20 oz of 40% sugar soln.
Always check:
30*.3+20*.4=.34*50 true.
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Ed