The function f(x)=(2)(1.0)+x(0.5)2+x models the concentration of pineapple when 2 gallons of pineapple juice are added to x gallons of another juice.  Find the concentration of pineapple when 2 gallons of pineapple juice are added to 3 gallons of the other juice. Give the answer as a percent but do not include the percent sign (%).

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The function f(x)=(2)(1.0)+x(0.5)2+x models the concentration of pineapple when 2 gallons of pineapple juice are added to x gallons of another juice. 

Find the concentration of pineapple when 2 gallons of pineapple juice are added to 3 gallons of the other juice. Give the answer as a percent but do not include the percent sign (%).

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