SOLUTION: A guy has 12 gallons of an 8% solution and adds a 20% solution that results in a 16% solution. How many gallons of 20% did he add?
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Question 1010712: A guy has 12 gallons of an 8% solution and adds a 20% solution that results in a 16% solution. How many gallons of 20% did he add?
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