SOLUTION: a 30% solution of fertilizeris to be mixed with a 60 % solution of fertilizer in order to get 150 gallons of a 50 % solution. how many gallons of the 30% solution and 60% solution

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Question 293997: a 30% solution of fertilizeris to be mixed with a 60 % solution of fertilizer in order to get 150 gallons of a 50 % solution. how many gallons of the 30% solution and 60% solution would be mixed
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.3x+.6y=150*.5
x+y=150
x=50 y=100

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