Problema Solution
how many bags with 6% cement should you mix
with 5 bags of 25% cement to produce a mix
containing 11% cement
Answer provided by our tutors
let 'x' represent the number of bags with 6% cement
0.06x + 0.25*5 = 0.11(x + 5)
by solving we find:
x = 14 bags
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14 bags with 6% cements should be used.
let 'x' represent the number of bags with 6% cement
0.06x + 0.25*5 = 0.11(x + 5)
by solving we find:
x = 14 bags
click here to see the step by step solution of the equation:
14 bags with 6% cement should be used.