document.write( "Question 211626: How much pure dye must be added to 4 gal of a 25% dye solution to increase the solution to 40% ?(hint:Pure Dye is 100% dye.) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #159899 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How much pure dye must be added to 4 gal of a 25% dye solution to increase the solution to 40% ? \n" ); document.write( "---------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "dye + dye = dye \n" ); document.write( "0.25*4 + x = 0.40(4+x) \n" ); document.write( "1 + x = 1.6 + 0.4x \n" ); document.write( "0.6 = 0.6x \n" ); document.write( "x = 1 gal (amt. of 100% dye that must be added) \n" ); document.write( "========================================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |