SOLUTION: Chandler wants to make 17.1 fl. oz. of a 60% sugar solution by mixing together an 80% sugar solution and a 50% sugar solution. How much of each solution must he use?

SOLUTION: Chandler wants to make 17.1 fl. oz. of a 60% sugar solution by mixing together an 80% sugar solution and a 50% sugar solution. How much of each solution must he use?

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Question 1091786: Chandler wants to make 17.1 fl. oz. of a 60% sugar solution by mixing together an 80% sugar solution and a 50% sugar solution. How much of each solution must he use?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be the amount of 80% solution. Then, the amount of 50% solution would be 17.1-n. So:
0.8n+0.5(17.1-n)=0.6(17.1)
0.3n=1.71
n=5.7
17.1-n=11.4
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