document.write( "Question 26564: An advertisement for a pineapple drink claims that the drink contains 15% pineapple juice. How much pure pineapple juice would have to be added to 8 quarts of the drink to obtain a mixture containing 50% pineapple juice? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #14437 by Paul(988)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 8(15)=50(x-8) \n" ); document.write( "120=50x-400\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "50x=520 \n" ); document.write( "x=10.4\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Hence, about 10.4 quarts have to be added. \n" ); document.write( "Paul. \n" ); document.write( " |