SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 5% salt solution must be mixed with 35 gallons of a 35% solution to obtain a 20% solution

SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 5% salt solution must be mixed with 35 gallons of a 35% solution to obtain a 20% solution

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Question 933698: How many gallons of a 5% salt solution must be mixed with 35 gallons of a 35% solution to obtain a 20% solution
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20 is the average of 5 & 35, so it's equal amounts

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