SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 30% alcohol solution must be mixed with 60 gallons of a 14% solution to obtain a solution that is 20% alcohol?
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Question 862249: How many gallons of a 30% alcohol solution must be mixed with 60 gallons of a 14% solution to obtain a solution that is 20% alcohol?
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The example fits a specific form of mixture problem. Study this lesson, and you will be able to solve ALL problems which fit this form:
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