Problema Solution
A beverage manufacturer is mixing up a 32% tomato juice blend.
The manufacturer already has 1,500 litres of a blend that contains 29%
juice, to which some 35% juice will be added. How much should be
added to obtain the 32% tomato juice that is desired?
Answer provided by our tutors
let
x = liters of 35% juice to be added
0.29*1500 + 0.35*x = 0.32(1500 + x)
by solving we find
x = 1,500 liters
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1,500 liters of 35% juice should be added.