SOLUTION: mixture of 3% disinfectant solution is to be made from 7% and 2% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 25 gallons of 3% solution are needed?

SOLUTION: mixture of 3% disinfectant solution is to be made from 7% and 2% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 25 gallons of 3% solution are needed?

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Question 1006787: mixture of 3% disinfectant solution is to be made from 7% and 2% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 25 gallons of 3% solution are needed?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Same idea, all too common -
ONE variable for two-part mixture - video example

These all can work the same way.
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