document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=495967>Question 495967</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A solution of 49% vinegar is to be mixed with a solution of 32% vinegar to form 153 liters of a 40% solution.  How many liters of 49% solution must be used? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = amount (liters) of 49% solution<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "153-x = amount (liters) of 32% solution<BR>\n" );
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document.write( ".49x + .32(153-x) = .40(153)<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".49x + 48.96-.32x = 61.2<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".17x + 48.96 = 61.2<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".17x = 12.24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 72 liters<BR>\n" );
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