document.write( "Question 348564: The cooling system in a truck contains 4 gallons of coolant that is 30% antifreeze. How much must be drained and replaced with 100% antifreeze to bring the coolant in the system to 50% antifreeze? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #249173 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! let 100 % required be x gallons \n" ); document.write( "30 % 4 gallons \n" ); document.write( "Mixture 50% x+4 gallons \n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "x+0.3*4= 0.5(x+4) \n" ); document.write( "x+1.2=0.5x+2 \n" ); document.write( "x-0.5x=2-1.2 \n" ); document.write( "0.5x=0.8 \n" ); document.write( "x= 0.8/0.5 \n" ); document.write( "=1.6 gallons has to be drained and replaced \n" ); document.write( " |