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The ratio of nitrogen to potassium in a sample of soil is 12:9. The sample has 36 units of nitrogen. How much potassium does the sample have?

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48 units

21 units

27 units

33 units

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User MorningHacker
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Answer:

27 units

Explanation:

12 over 4

36 over x

x = 27

linear equation

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