document.write( "Question 321511: It is necessary to have a 40% antifreeze solution in the radiator of a certian car. The radiator now has 60 liters of 20% solution. How many liters of this should be drained and replaced with 100% antifreeze to get the desired strength? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #230288 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Tank contains 60 liters - 20% \n" ); document.write( "let the amount to be drained be x liters \n" ); document.write( "Balance will be 60-x liters --20% \n" ); document.write( "100% added will be x liters \n" ); document.write( "total will be 60 liters 40% \n" ); document.write( ".. \n" ); document.write( "concentration equation \n" ); document.write( "1x+0.2(60-x)=60*0.4 \n" ); document.write( "1x+12-0.2x=24 \n" ); document.write( "0.8x=12 \n" ); document.write( "x=12/0.8 \n" ); document.write( "x=15 liters will have to be drained\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |