SOLUTION: solution A is 20% alcohol, and solution B is 70% alcohol. how much of each is needed to make 50 liters of a solution that is 60% alcohol?

SOLUTION: solution A is 20% alcohol, and solution B is 70% alcohol. how much of each is needed to make 50 liters of a solution that is 60% alcohol?

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Question 720593: solution A is 20% alcohol, and solution B is 70% alcohol. how much of each is needed to make 50 liters of a solution that is 60% alcohol?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ASSIGN VARIABLES
L=20 %
H=70 %
T=60 %
M=50 Liters
u = UNKNOWN
v = UNKNOWN
u and v are how much of solutions at L and H to use

FIND EQUATIONS TO FIT THE SITUATION
and
Solve for u and v.
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