Question

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Marshall bought 32 ounces of mixed nuts, which are estimated to be 30% peanuts. Which expression can be used to find the percentage of peanut concentration of the final mix if he adds x ounces of peanuts?

Answer 1

2nd choice

Explanation:

to find the inital peanuts, we multiply 32 ounces by 3/10 or 0.3. then we add x which are peanuts as well. that makes 0.3 x 32 + x. this is our total peanuts. to find the percantage, we find the whole mixture which is now 32 + x, divide peanuts by the whole mixture and multiply by 100.