SOLUTION: Ryan wants to make 12 gallons of a 55% alcohol solution by mixing together a 30% alcohol solution and a 60% alcohol solution. How much of each solution must he use?
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Question 806243: Ryan wants to make 12 gallons of a 55% alcohol solution by mixing together a 30% alcohol solution and a 60% alcohol solution. How much of each solution must he use?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.55*12=.30x+.6*y,
x+y=12
x=2, y=10
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