document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=202476>Question 202476</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Joseph mixes a certain amount of 10% isopropyl mixture with 60 gallons of a 20% isopropyl solution, and the resulting mixture is 16% isopropyl.  How much of the 10% isopropyl did he add?  To earn credit, you MUST construct an algebraic equation with a variable and solve using algebra steps. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "iso + iso = iso<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.10x + 0.20(60) = 0.16(x+60)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10x + 1200 = 16x + 960<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6x = 240<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 40 gallons (amt. of 10% iso needed for the mixture<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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