Mark M. answered 02/18/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
x represents the amount of 90%
40 - x represents the amount of 30%
0.90x + 0.30(40 - x) = 0.45(40)
Can you solve for x and answer?
Kristina H.
asked 02/18/20A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution B. Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 30% salt and Solution B is 90% salt. She wants to obtain 40 ounces of a mixture that is 45% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use?
Mark M. answered 02/18/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
x represents the amount of 90%
40 - x represents the amount of 30%
0.90x + 0.30(40 - x) = 0.45(40)
Can you solve for x and answer?
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