Question

1. Formulate 500 lbs of a 21% CP ration using Soybean Meal (44% CP) and Corn (9% CP).

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1 Formulate 500 lbs of a 21% cp ration using soybean meal( 44% cp) and corn (9% cp)

How many pounds of soybean meal will be used?

12 parts soy bean meal/ 35 parts total = 0.34 parts from soy bean meal

0.34 parts from soy bean meal X 500 lbs ration = 170 lbs soy bean meal

How many pounds of corn will be used ?

23 parts corn / 35 parts total = 0.66 parts from corn

0.66 parts from corn x 500 lbs ration = 330 lbs corn needed