A Microbiologist Must Prepare a Culture Medium in Which to Grow

question 99

Multiple Choice

A microbiologist must prepare a culture medium in which to grow a certain type of bacteria.The percent of salt contained in this medium is given by ​ ​
Where x,y,and z are the nutrient solutions to be mixed in the medium.For the bacteria to grow,the medium must be 13% salt.Nutrient solutions x,y,and z cost $1,$2,and $3 per liter,respectively.How much of each nutrient solution should be used to minimize the cost of the culture medium?
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