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Modeling with Matrices

Question 1 • TX-Algebra II A-CR

A detergent is created by mixing washing soda, borax, and water. The table below shows the composition of three different detergents. Composition of Detergents ABCWashing Soda0.050.150.20Water0.800.800.70Borax0.150.050.10Travis needs to use a combination of the detergents to create 100 ounces of a detergent that is 15% washing soda, 75% water, and 10% borax. Which is true?

Answer
A
He will use equal parts of each detergent.
B
He will use more of detergent A than any other detergent.
C
He will use more of detergent B than any other detergent.
D
He will use more of detergent C than any other detergent.
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