Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of ounces of
A = x
B = y
A scientist has two solutions, which she has labeled Solution A and Solution Each contains salt. She knows that Solution A is 40% salt and Solution B is 55% salt. She wants to obtain 90 ounces of a mixture that is 45% salt. How many ounces of each solution should she use?
Our system of equations is given as
x + y = 90.... Equation 1
x = 90 - y
40% × x + 55% × y = 45% × 90 ounces
0.4x + 0.55y = 40.5....Equation 2
We substitute 90 - y for x in Equation 2
Answer:
-31 1/3 (answer choice 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's begin by eliminating the fractions. Mult. all four terms by the LCD (8), obtaining:
-f - 6 - 2f = 88. Then -3f = 94, and f = -31 1/3
