SOLUTION: How many gallons of 30% alcohol must be mixed with 60 gallons of 14% alcohol to obtain a solution that is 20% alcohol.

Question 891570: How many gallons of 30% alcohol must be mixed with 60 gallons of 14% alcohol to obtain a solution that is 20% alcohol.
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How many gallons of 30% alcohol must be mixed with 60 gallons of 14% alcohol to obtain a solution that is 20% alcohol.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = gallons of 30% alcohol needed
gallons of alcohol in 14% solution
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36 gallons of 30% alcohol are needed
check:

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