document.write( "Question 151786: One grade of oil has 0.50% of an additive, and a higher grade has 0.75% of the additive. How many liters of each must be used to have 1000L of a mixture with 0.65% of the additive? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #111582 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .75x+.50(1000-x)=.65*1000 \n" ); document.write( ".75x+500-.50x=650 \n" ); document.write( ".25x=650-500 \n" ); document.write( ".25x=150 \n" ); document.write( "x=150/.25 \n" ); document.write( "x=600 L of 65% additive. \n" ); document.write( "1000-600=400 L of 50% additive. \n" ); document.write( "Proof. \n" ); document.write( ".75*600+.5*400=650 \n" ); document.write( "450+200=650 \n" ); document.write( "650=650 \n" ); document.write( " |