5.) How many ounces of Liquid A, which costs $3.00 per ounce, should be mixed with 12.6 ounces of Liquid B, which costs $4.00 per ounce, to create a mixture which will cost $3.60 per ounce?
5.) How many ounces of Liquid A, which costs $3.00 per ounce, should be mixed with 12.6 ounces of Liquid B, which costs $4.00 per ounce, to create a mixture which will cost $3.60 per ounce?
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Transcribed Image Text:5.) How many ounces of Liquid A, which costs $3.00 per ounce, should be
mixed with 12.6 ounces of Liquid B, which costs $4.00 per ounce, to create
a mixture which will cost $3.60 per ounce?
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Introduction:
This is the linear equation problem. Here are two liquids with their corresponding number of ounce with
there cost per ounce.
Given:
Cost of liquid A = $3 per ounce.
Cost for liquid B = $4 per ounce.
Number of ounce of liquid B = 12.6 ounce
Total cost of mixture = $3.60 per ounce
To Find:
Number of ounce of liquid A.
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