document.write( "Question 477666: A solution of 60 quarts of sugar and water is 20% sugar. How much water must be added to make a solution which is 5% sugar? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #327340 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! percent percentage ---------------- quantity \n" ); document.write( "Water 0 ---------------- x Quarts \n" ); document.write( "Sugar 20 ---------------- 60 - x Quarts \n" ); document.write( "Mixture 5.00% ---------------- 60 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "0 x + 20 ( 60 - x ) = 5 * 60 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "0x+1200-20x=300 \n" ); document.write( "0x-20x= 300 - 1200 \n" ); document.write( "-20 x = -900 \n" ); document.write( "/ -20 \n" ); document.write( "x=45 Quarts Water \n" ); document.write( "15Quarts 20.00% Sugar \n" ); document.write( "m.ananth@hotmail.ca \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |