SOLUTION: How much of an 8% solution must you mix with 50 gallons of a 12% solution to get a 10% solution?

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Question 843142: How much of an 8% solution must you mix with 50 gallons of a 12% solution to get a 10% solution?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
How much of an 8% solution must you mix with 50 gallons of a 12% solution to get a 10% solution?
.08x + .12•50g = .10(50g+x)
.02•50g/.04= x
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