SOLUTION: This is the problem: How many ounces of 50% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 10oz of an 80% antifreeze solution to produce a 60% antifreeze solution.
I'm supposed to make
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Question 653649: This is the problem: How many ounces of 50% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 10oz of an 80% antifreeze solution to produce a 60% antifreeze solution.
I'm supposed to make an equation for it and solve and I have no idea how to do so.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = oz of 50% antifreeze solution needed
= oz of antifreeze in 50% antifreeze solution
oz of antifreeze in 80% antifreeze solution
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20 oz of 50% antifreeze solution is needed
check answer:
OK
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