23. A farmer has two types of milk, one that is \( 24 \% \) butterfat and another which is \( 18 \% \) butterfat. How much of the \( 24 \% \) butterfat should he use to end up with 42 gallons of \( 20 \% \) butterfat? A. 28 gals B. 18 gals Q. 14 gals D. 32 gals
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