Problema Solution
Deep Thought Granola is 25% nuts and dried fruit. Oat Dream granola is 10% nuts and dried fruit. how much of Deep Thought and how much of Oat Dream should be mixed to form a 20 - l batch of granola that is 19% nuts and dried fruit?
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let
d = lbs of Deep Thought Granola
o = lbs of Oat Dream granola
d + o = 20
0.25d + 0.10o = 0.19*20
by solving the above system of equations we find:
d = 12 lbs
o = 8 lbs
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12 lbs of Deep Thought Granola and 8 lbs of Oat Dream granola should be used for the mix.