SOLUTION: A 10% solution of fertilizer is to be mixed with a 70% solution of fertilizer in order to get 30 gallon of a 50% solution. how many gallons of the 10% solution and 70% solution sh

SOLUTION: A 10% solution of fertilizer is to be mixed with a 70% solution of fertilizer in order to get 30 gallon of a 50% solution. how many gallons of the 10% solution and 70% solution sh

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Question 871044: A 10% solution of fertilizer is to be mixed with a 70% solution of fertilizer in order to get 30 gallon of a 50% solution. how many gallons of the 10% solution and 70% solution should be mixed.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Very typical mixture problem exercise. Click to see this lesson. Known final concentration but want both unknown amounts to mix.
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