SOLUTION: If I have 100 ounces of 200� water, how many ounces of 85� water is needed to bring the final temperature of the water to 165�?

Question 389819: If I have 100 ounces of 200� water, how many ounces of 85� water is needed to bring the final temperature of the water to 165�?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If I have 100 ounces of 200� water, how many ounces of 85� water is needed to bring the final temperature of the water to 165�?
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100*200 = 20000 oz-degs
Add x ounces of 85� water
20000 + 85x = (100 + x)*165
20000 + 85x = 165x + 16500
80x = 3500
x = 43.75 ounces to be added

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