Answer:
60 pounds
Explanation:
Let x = number of pounds of grass seeds A
The number of pounds of grass seed B = 140 pounds
Total pounds of the resulting mixture = (140 + x) pounds
Rye grass A = 60% = 0.6
Rye grass B = 80% = 0.8
Total percent of mixture formed = 74% = 0.74
Hence, we have the equation:
0.6x + 0.8 × 140 = 0.74 ( 140 + x)
0.6x + 112 = 103.6 + 0.74x
Collect like terms
112 - 103.6 = 0.74x - 0.6x
8.4 = 0.14x
x = 60 pounds
Therefore, the quantity of the 60% mixture used is 60 pounds.
The manager of a garden shop mixes grass seed that is 60% rye grass with 140 pound of grass seed that is 80% rye grass to make a mixture that is 74% rye grass. How much of the 60% mixture is used?