Question

A baker has a bag of flour that is 11% whole wheat and a bag of flour that is 63% whole wheat. How many cups
of each type does the baker need to make 12 cups of a flour mixture that is 50% whole wheat?

Answer 1

Let
x = cups of the 11% flour
y = cups of the 63% flour

Together there will be 12 cups in total:
x + y = 12

At the same time, the number of cups of the 11% flour + the number of cups of the 63% flour must combine to make 50% of 12 cups:
.11x + .63y = .50(12)

Answer 2

So what we have is a system of equations

x + y = 12
.11x + .63y = .50(12)

Solve for x and y

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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