If a dairyman has 300 pounds of milk testing 3% butterfat, how many pounds of skimmed milk (with no butterfat) must he remove to have milk testing 3.6% butterfat? 28.125 pounds 50 pounds 1.8 pounds NEXT

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NoorUllah asked Sep 28, 2022

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If a dairyman has 300 pounds of milk testing 3% butterfat, how many pounds of skimmed milk (with no butterfat) must he

remove to have milk testing 3.6% butterfat?
28.125 pounds
50 pounds
1.8 pounds
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Answer:

B. 50 pounds

Explanation:

Set the equation and solve for x:

300*3/100 = (300 - x)*3.6/100
900 = 1080 - 3.6x
3.6x = 180
x = 180/3.6
x = 50 pounds

Correct choice is B

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