SOLUTION: Im having a hard time learning word problems especially mixtures, I got a low grade of 81% in my pre lim which is not enough if I would apply for a scholarship, please do help me,

Question 771698: Im having a hard time learning word problems especially mixtures, I got a low grade of 81% in my pre lim which is not enough if I would apply for a scholarship, please do help me, I am humbly asking you , is there anyway for me to really be able to understand it completely, and would I be able to be good in word problems. help guys pls. and thank u =)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
I specialize in mixture problems. You can
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Look for solutions to mixture problems
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From an understanding point of view, you are
given some 20% mixture and some 50% mixture.
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Then you are told that you have to end up with
a certain quantity of 30% mixture, for example.
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Note that the % that you end up with has to be
between 20% and 50%, or it can't be solved
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Pay attention to units. The answer is usually in
the same units, like gallons.
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Right away, assign letters to the unknowns.
That helps to get it down right away, like:
Let = gallons of 20% mixture needed
Let = gallons of 50% mixture needed
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Then, you are usually able to make two more statements:
= gallons of concentrate ( acid or whatever ) in 20% mixture
= gallons of concentrate in 50% mixture
Get this down right away
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Then, usually, you are able to say:
= the given final quantity in gallons or whatever
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Then you can say:

That's all you need to solve problem. Note that
is given .
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Hope this helps. Go for easier ones and work up to harder ones

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