document.write( "Question 461319: How many gallons of a 70% acid solution must be mixed with 70 gallons of a 30% solution to obtain a solution that is 50% acid? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #316395 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .7n+70(.30)=.5(n+70) \n" ); document.write( ".7n+21=.5n+35 \n" ); document.write( ".2n=14 \n" ); document.write( "n=14/.2=70 \n" ); document.write( "You need 70 gallons of 70% solution to make the required mix.. \n" ); document.write( "70(.7)+70(.3)=70 \n" ); document.write( "140(.5)=70 \n" ); document.write( " |