Chemyx Plastics produces resin in large
batches. Order #314 calls for a 3,200-pound
mixture that follows the recipe in the chart.
Resin Formulation: Order #314
Component
Amount
(lbs.)
Sugar
Melamine
Water
Formalin
Total
%
3%
14%
39%
44%
100%
3200 lbs.
Which expression can be used to
calculate the amount of formalin
needed to make this batch?
44%/3,200
3,200/0.44
3,200 x 0.044
3,200 x 0.44