Question: A paint mixture containing 2 5 . 0 wt % of a pigment and the balance binders ( which help the pigment stick to the

A paint mixture containing 25.0 wt% of a pigment and the balance binders (which help the
pigment stick to the surface) and solvents (which ensure that the paint stays in liquid form) costs
$20.00/kg. Another paint mixture containing 12.0 wt% pigment costs $14.00/kg. If a paint retailer sells a
blend containing 17 wt% pigment, for how much ($/kg) should it be sold to yield a 20% profit?

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