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Gurpinder: Legendary Member; Posts: 659; Joined: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:12 am; Thanked: 32 times; Followed by:3 members

by Gurpinder » Sat Sep 18, 2010 4:49 pm

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by selango » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:08 pm

C:W=1:3

12x+36x=1200

48x=1200

x=25

Pick A

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by Gurpinder » Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:37 am

selango wrote:C:W=1:3

12x+36x=1200

48x=1200

x=25

Pick A

I don't understand why we have to multiply 12 with 3 to get 36x.

Can you explain. The problem says 12 ounce cans OF THE CONCENTRATE.

Thx.

"Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress."
- Alfred A. Montapert, Philosopher.

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