document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=321528>Question 321528</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A mixture of 14% disinfectant solution is to be made from 10% and 20% disinfected solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 20 gallons of 14% solutions are needed? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "10% solution be x gallons<BR>\n" );
document.write( "20% solution will be 20-x gallons<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Total 14% solution 20 gallons<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Concentration eauation <BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.1x+0.2(20-x)=20*0.14<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.1x+4-0.2x=2.8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-0.1x= -1.2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x= -1.2/ -0.1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x= 12 gallons of 10% solution<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Balance 8 gallons will be 20% solution </SPAN>\n" );
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