Asked by Oscar Cerna on May 19, 2024

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Buckerfields Garden Supply makes custom fertilizer by mixing appropriate combinations of bulk 6% nitrogen fertilizer with bulk 22% nitrogen fertilizer. How many kilograms of each type should be mixed to make 300 kg of 16% nitrogen fertilizer?

Nitrogen Fertilizer

A type of fertilizer that is high in nitrogen content, used to enhance soil fertility and stimulate plant growth.

  • Solve problems involving the proportional mixing of substances to achieve a desired concentration or composition.
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Sunday MonywachMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
112.5 kg of 6% fertilizer; 187.5 kg of 22% fertilizer