Answer:
87.5 ounces
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the ounces of first spice
Lets make a table
ounces of spice percentage ounces of salt
first spice x 3%=0.03 0.03x
second spice 175 6%=0.06 175(0.06)
final mixture x+175 5%=0.05 (x+175) (0.05)
Now we frame equation and solve for x
First spice + second spice = final mixture
0.03x + 175(0.06) = (x+175)(0.05)
0.03x + 10.5= 0.05x+ 8.75
Subtract 10.5 on both sides
0.03x = 0.05x - 1.75
Subtract 0.05x on both sides
-0.02x =- 1.75
Divide both sides by -0.02
x= 87.5
So, 87.5 ounces of first spice
