SOLUTION: Tom needs a 25% solution of alcohol. He has a 15% solution and a 30% solution. How many liters of the 15% soloution should be added to 3 liters of the 30% soloution to obtain the

SOLUTION: Tom needs a 25% solution of alcohol. He has a 15% solution and a 30% solution. How many liters of the 15% soloution should be added to 3 liters of the 30% soloution to obtain the

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Question 96899: Tom needs a 25% solution of alcohol. He has a 15% solution and a 30% solution. How many liters of the 15% soloution should be added to 3 liters of the 30% soloution to obtain the 25% solution?

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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(30%)+x(15%)=(3+x)(25%) ... .9+.15x=.75+.25x ... .15=.10x ... 1.5=x
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