document.write( "Question 23246: The fuel for a certain two cycle engine is a mixture of 8 parts gasoline and 2 parts oil. How many gallons of gas are needed to make 20 gallons of fuel? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #11950 by Paul(988)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 8/3=20/x ---> cross multiply \n" ); document.write( "8x=20 x 2 \n" ); document.write( "8x=40 \n" ); document.write( "x=5 \n" ); document.write( "Hence, 5 gallons of gas are needed to make 20 gallons of fuel. \n" ); document.write( " |