SOLUTION: Two fuel mixtures, one of 2.0% oil and 98% gasoline and another of 8.0% oil and 92% gasoline are to be mixed to make 10L of a fuel that is 4.0% oil and 96% gasoline that is to be u
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Question 1090653: Two fuel mixtures, one of 2.0% oil and 98% gasoline and another of 8.0% oil and 92% gasoline are to be mixed to make 10L of a fuel that is 4.0% oil and 96% gasoline that is to be used in a chain saw. How much of each L mixture is needed? I need to know the process of algebra that is used to calculate the answer.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4% oil is of the way from 2% oil to 8% oil. Does this help you?
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x, how much of the 2% oil
10-x, how much of the 8% oil
, Liters of the 2% oil mixture
, Liters of the 8% oil mixture
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