Yaneldy H.

asked • 10/09/17

How many ounces of dried apricots must be added to 18 ounces of a snack mix that contains 20% dried apricots to make a mixture that is 25% dried apricots

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J.R. S.

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You can also do this by a method referred to as alligation.  Look it up for more information.
HAVE..........WANT..........NEED
100%..............................5...
..................25%..................
20%.............................75...
Since 75 parts = 18 oz. a simple ratio solves for 5 parts:  75/5 = 18/x and x = 1.2 ounces
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