A potting mixture contains 12.0% peat moss and 6.00
The weight of the initial potting mixture is not given, but the percentage amounts of peat moss & vermiculite are given. The weight of the new potting mixture is 100lb. For the new mixture to have 15% peat and 15% vermiculite, The amount of peat that must be added is 3% of the peat in the initial mixture. Hint: subtract 12 from 15. Retain …