Question

Shanae mixes feed for various animals at the zoo so that the feed has the right amount of protein. Feed X is 18% protein and Feed Y is 10% protein. If Shanae needs a 50 lb bag that is 15% protein, how much of each feed should she use?

Answer 1

Uhhhh...........

Answer 2

@grray7

Answer 3

@paki

Answer 4

@prettybunny1234567

Answer 5

X+Y= 50 ... since the total weight is 50

Answer 6

@prettybunny1234

Answer 7

and the protein in X + the protein in Y must equal the protein in the 50 pound mix

Answer 8

\[0.18X+0.10Y=0.15(50)\]

Answer 9

solve the 2 equations for X and Y