Fertilizer is sold in 100 pound bags labelled with the amount of nitrogen ( n), phosphoric acid ( p2o5), and potash ( k2o) present. the mixture of these nutrients varies from one type of fertilizer to the next. for example, a 100 pound bag of vigoro ultra turf fertilizer contains 29 pounds of nitrogen, 3 pounds of phosphoric acid, and 4 pounds of potash. another type of fertilizer, parkerâs premium starter, has 18 pounds of nitrogen, 25 pounds of phosphoric acid, and 6 pounds of potash per 100 pounds. determine the amount of each type required to yield a mixture containing the 177 pounds of nitrogen, 134 pounds of phosphoric acid, and 42 pounds of potash.