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1 yd² of soil containing 30% clay was mixed into 2 yd of soil containing 45% clay. What is the clay content of the mixture?​

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Answer:

105% ?

Explanation:

I'm not entirely sure if the 1 yard 'squared' is considered in the 30% but assuming it's not ... 1yd =30% 1yd^2=60% and 2yd=45% so 60%+45%=100%

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