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Animals in an experiment are to be kept on a strict diet. Each animal is to among other things 20g of protein and 6g of fat. The laboratory technicians purchased two food mixes. A and B. Mix A has 10% protein and 6% fat. Mix B has 20% protein and 2% fat. How many grams of each mix should be used?

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