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A polymer blend is to be formed from the three compounds whose compositions and approximat...

A polymer blend is to be formed from the three compounds whose compositions and approximate formulas are listed in the following table. Determine the percentages of each compound A, B, and C to be introduced into the mixture to achieve the desired composition.

Compound (%)

Composition

A

B

C

D (Desired Mixture)

(CH4 ) x

25

35

55

30

(C2H6 ) x

35

20

40

30

(C3H8 ) x

40

45

5

40

Total

100

100

100

100

How would you decide to blend compounds A, B, and C to achieve the desired mixture

D [(CH4 ) x = 10%, (C2H6 ) x = 30%, (C3H8 ) x = 60%]?

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