document.write( "Question 216315: How much of a 90% gasoline mixture and a 75% gasoline mixture would be needed for 600 liters of an 85% gasoline mixture? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #163368 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.90x+.75(600-x)=.85*600 \n" ); document.write( ".90x+450=.75x=510 \n" ); document.write( ".90x-.75x=510-450 \n" ); document.write( ".15x=60 \n" ); document.write( "x=60/.15 \n" ); document.write( "x=400 gallons of 90% gas is used. \n" ); document.write( "600-400=200 gallons of 75% gas is used. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".90*400+.75*200=.85*600 \n" ); document.write( "360+150=510 \n" ); document.write( "510=510 \n" ); document.write( " |