SOLUTION: A radiator contains 5 quarts of fluid, 40% of which is antifreeze. How much fluid should be drained and replaced with pure antifreeze so that the new mixture is 50% antifreeze? (Ro
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Question 911156: A radiator contains 5 quarts of fluid, 40% of which is antifreeze. How much fluid should be drained and replaced with pure antifreeze so that the new mixture is 50% antifreeze? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.40(5Q-x) + x = .50(5Q)
x = .10(5Q)/.6 = 5/6 Q
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