<span>B. 16 quarts of the 2% milk and 24 quarts of the 7% milk
First, let's create an equation to solve.
x = quarts of 2% milk
(40-x) = quarts of 7% milk
So we have the equation
x*2 + (40-x)*7 = 40*5
Now to solve for x
x*2 + (40-x)*7 = 40*5
x*2 + 7*40 - 7*x = 40*5
x*2 - 7*x = 40*5 - 7*40
-5*x = - 2*40
x = 2*8
x = 16
So we need 16 quarts of 2% milk and 40-16 = 24 quarts of 7%, which matches option "B".</span>
Answer: AD/CD = 2/5
Explanation:
Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEC on the basis of AA(Angle angle)
Recall, if 2 triangles are similar, it means that the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal. Thus,
AB/DE = BC/EC = AC/DC
From the information given,
AB/DE = 7/5
Thus,
AC/DC = 7/5
AD + CD = AC
(AD + CD)/DC = 7/5
AD/DC + CD/DC = 7/5
AD/DC + 1 = 7/5
AD/DC = 7/5 - 1
AD/DC = 2/5
AD/CD = 2/5
The value of x is the variable of the number it is closer to
