document.write( "Question 394918: A lawn care company wants to mix a 20% fertilizer solution with 15 liters of a 50% fertilizer solution. How much of the 20% solution is needed to get a mixture containing 30% fertilizer? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #280268 by robertb(5830)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.20x + 0.5 * 15 = 0.30(x +15) \n" ); document.write( "==> 0.20x + 7.5 = 0.30x + 4.5 \n" ); document.write( "==> 3 = 0.10x \n" ); document.write( "==> x = 30 liters of the 20% solution must be added. \n" ); document.write( " |