SOLUTION: A storage tank contains 120 Litera of fuel which is 3% oil (97%) gasoline. How many Liters of oil should be added for use in an engine that requires a 10% oil mixture?

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Question 1004907: A storage tank contains 120 Litera of fuel which is 3% oil (97%) gasoline. How many Liters of oil should be added for use in an engine that requires a 10% oil mixture?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = liters of oil to be added

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9 and 1/3 liters of oil should be added
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