SOLUTION: A mixture of 8% disinfectant solution is to be made from 10% and 7% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if gallons of 8% solution are needed?

SOLUTION: A mixture of 8% disinfectant solution is to be made from 10% and 7% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if gallons of 8% solution are needed?

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Question 295322: A mixture of 8% disinfectant solution is to be made from 10% and 7% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if gallons of 8% solution are needed?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're missing the total number of gallons. Please repost with the entire problem.
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